Dmc-Lz2Pp Dmc-Lz1Pp: Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-LZ2PP

DMC-LZ1PP
Before connecting, operating or

adjusting this product, please read
the instructions completely.
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
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Before Use
Before Use
Dear Customer, Carefully observe copyright laws.
We would like to take this opportunity to Recording of pre-recorded tapes or
thank you for purchasing this Panasonic discs or other published or broadcast
Digital Camera. Please read these material for purposes other than your
Operating Instructions carefully and keep own private use may infringe copyright
them handy for future reference. laws. Even for the purpose of private
use, recording of certain material may
Information for Your be restricted.
Safety • Please note that the actual controls and

components, menu items, etc. of your
Digital Camera may look somewhat
WARNING different from those shown in the
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR illustrations in these Operating
SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING Instructions.
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U.S.A. CONSUMERS ONLY
Notice: CAUTION
This product has parts that contain a Danger of explosion if battery is
small amount of mercury. It also incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
contains lead in some components. the same or equivalent type
Disposal of these materials may be recommended by the manufacturer.
regulated in your community due to Dispose of used batteries according to
environmental considerations. For the manufacturer’s instructions.
disposal or recycling information please
contact your local authorities, or the
Electronics Industries Alliance:
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FCC Note: (U.S. only) Trade Name: Panasonic

This equipment has been tested and Model No.: DMC-LZ2
found to comply with the limits for a DMC-LZ1
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part Responsible party: Panasonic
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are Corporation of
designed to provide reasonable North America
protection against harmful interference One Panasonic
in a residential installation. This Way, Secaucus, NJ
equipment generates, uses, and can 07094
radiate radio frequency energy and, if Support Contact: Panasonic
not installed and used in accordance Consumer
with the instructions, may cause harmful Electronics
interference to radio communications. Company
However, there is no guarantee that 1-800-272-7033
interference will not occur in a particular This device complies with Part 15 of the
installation. If this equipment does FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
cause harmful interference to radio or following two conditions: (1) This device
television reception, which can be may not cause harmful interference,
determined by turning the equipment off and (2) this device must accept any
and on, the user is encouraged to try to interference received, including
correct the interference by one or more interference that may cause undesired
of the following measures: operation.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the This Class B digital apparatus complies
equipment and receiver. with Canadian ICES-003
• Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued
compliance, follow the
attached installation
instructions and use only
shielded interface cables
with ferrite core when
connecting to computer or
peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
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Before Use
∫ Care for the camera ∫ About the Lens
• Do not shake or cause impact to the • Do not direct the lens to the sun or strong
camera. The camera may not be light sources. It may cause not only a
operated normally or recording of pictures malfunction of the camera but irreversible
may be disabled, or the lens may be damage to your eye.
damaged. • Do not press the lens strongly.
• Sand or dust may cause a malfunction • Leaving the camera with the lens facing
of the camera. When you use the the sun may cause a malfunction. Be
camera on a beach etc., take care so careful when you put the camera outside
that sand or dust does not get into the or near a window.
camera.
∫ About Condensation (When the lens
• When you use the camera on a rainy day
is fogged up)
or on a beach, take care so that water
Condensation takes place when the
does not get into the camera.
ambient temperature or humidity is
• If seawater splashes onto the camera,
changed as follows:
wet a soft cloth with tap water, wring it
Be careful of condensation since it causes
well, and use it to wipe the camera
stains on the lens, fungus or malfunction.
body carefully. Then, wipe it again with
• When the camera is brought inside from
a dry cloth.
the cold to a warm room.
∫ About the LCD monitor • When the camera is moved from outside
• Do not press the LCD monitor strongly. to an air-conditioned car.
It may cause uneven colors on the LCD • When cool wind from an air conditioner or
monitor or a malfunction of the LCD other is directly blown onto the camera.
monitor. • In humid places
• In a place with drastic temperature Put the camera into plastic bag until the
changes, condensation may form on the temperature of the camera is close to the
LCD monitor. Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. ambient temperature to avoid
• If the camera is extremely cold when you condensation. In case of condensation,
turn the camera on, the image on the LCD turn the camera off and then leave it for
monitor is slightly darker than usual at about 2 hours.
first. However, as the internal temperature When the camera becomes close to the
increases, it goes back to the normal ambient temperature, the fog disappears
brightness. naturally.
Extremely high precision technology is
employed to produce the LCD monitor
screen. The result is more than 99.99%
effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the
pixels inactive or always lit. However,
this will not be recorded on the pictures
in the built-in memory or the card.
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∫ If you will not be using the camera for
a long time
• Store the batteries in a cool and dry place
with a relatively stable temperature.
(Recommended temperature: 59oF – 77oF
(15oC – 25oC), Recommended
humidity: 40% – 60%)
• Be sure to remove the batteries and the
card from the camera.
• When the batteries are left inserted in the
camera, the batteries are discharged
since a weak electric current is passed
even if the camera is turned off. (Refer to
P15 for Ni-MH batteries.)
• When you keep the camera in a closet or
a cabinet, we recommend storing it with
the desiccant (silica gel).
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Before Use
About These Operating Instructions

Please note that the description on this page is a sample and all pages are not described
in this manner.
Compensating the Exposure
SCN1 SCN2
Use this function when you cannot achieve • EV is an abbreviation of Exposure Value,
appropriate exposure due to the difference and it is the amount of light given to the
of brightness between the subject and the CCD by the aperture value and the
background. shutter speed.
1 Modes indicated here allow you to use the functions or

2
settings described on this page. Set the Mode dial to any
SCN
of the modes to use the functions or settings.
SCN 1
2 Convenient or helpful information for use of the camera is described.
∫ About illustrations in these operating instructions

Please note that the appearance of the product, the illustration or the menu screen are a
little different from those in actual use.
The procedure is described for DMC-LZ2 as an example.
∫ About illustrations of the cursor button

In these operating instructions, the operations on the cursor button are described as
illustrated below.
e.g.: When you press the 4 button REV
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Contents
Before Use Playback (basic)

Information for Your Safety ....................... 2 Playing Back Pictures ............................. 49
About These Operating Instructions ......... 6 9 Pictures Multi Playback........................ 50
Using the Playback Zoom .......................51
Deleting Pictures..................................... 52
Preparation
Standard Accessories ............................... 9 Recording pictures (advanced)
Names of the Components ..................... 10
Quick Guide ............................................ 12 Using the Mode Dial ............................... 54
About the Batteries ................................. 13 • Economy mode................................. 54
Inserting/Removing the Batteries............ 18 • Macro mode...................................... 54
Inserting/Removing the Card • Motion image mode .......................... 55
(Optional) ............................................ 19 • Scene mode...................................... 57
About the Built-in Memory/the Card........ 20 – Portrait mode ................................. 58
Approximate number – Sports mode .................................. 58
of recordable pictures and the size ..... 22 – Scenery mode ............................... 59
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ................ 23 – Night scenery mode....................... 59
About the Setup Menu ............................ 24 – Night portrait mode ........................ 60
About the LCD Monitor ........................... 28 – Fireworks mode ............................. 60
– Party mode .................................... 61
– Snow mode.................................... 61
Recording pictures (basic)
Taking Pictures ....................................... 30 Recording Menu Settings
Taking Pictures in Simple Mode ............. 35
Checking the Recorded Picture Using the [REC] mode menu .................. 62
(Review) .............................................. 38 • White Balance [W.BALANCE] .......... 63
Using the Optical Zoom .......................... 39 • ISO Sensitivity [SENSITIVITY] ......... 65
Taking Pictures • Picture Size [PICT.SIZE] .................. 65
using the Built-in Flash........................ 40 • Quality [QUALITY] ............................ 66
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 43 • Audio Recording [AUDIO REC.]
Compensating the Exposure .................. 44 (DMC-LZ2 only) ................................ 66
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........ 45 • AF Mode [AF MODE]........................ 67
Optical Image Stabilizer.......................... 46 • Slow Shutter [SLOW SHUTTER]...... 68
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .......... 47 • Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] .................... 68
• Color Effect [COL.EFFECT].............. 69
• Picture Adjustment [PICT.ADJ.]........ 69
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Playback (advanced) Others

Playing Back Pictures with Audio/ Screen Display........................................ 92
Motion Images..................................... 70 Cautions for Use ..................................... 95
Using the [PLAY] mode menu ................ 71 Message Display .................................... 97
• Displaying pictures in a direction Troubleshooting ...................................... 99
at the time of recording Specifications........................................ 102
[ROTATE DISP.] .............................. 72 Digital Camera Accessory System ....... 104
• Rotating the Picture [ROTATE] ........ 72 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
• Setting the Picture to be Printed (For USA Customers)........................ 105
and the Number of Prints Request for Service Notice
[DPOF PRINT].................................. 73 (For USA Only).................................. 106
• Preventing Accidental Erasure Limited Warranty (For USA Only) ......... 107
of the Picture [PROTECT] ................ 75 Customer Services Directory
• Playing Back with Slide Show (For USA Only).................................. 109
[SLIDE SHOW]................................. 76 Index ..................................................... 110
• Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures Spanish Quick Use Guide/
[AUDIO DUB.] (DMC-LZ2 only)........ 77 Guía rápida en español..................... 112
• Resizing the Pictures [RESIZE] ........ 78
• Trimming the Pictures
[TRIMMING] ..................................... 79
• Copying Picture Data [COPY] .......... 81
• Initializing the Built-in Memory/
the Card [FORMAT] ......................... 82
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ... 84
Connecting to a PC or Printer
Before Connecting to the PC
or the Printer [USB MODE] ................. 85
Connecting to a PC................................. 86
Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant
Printer.................................................. 88
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Preparation
Preparation
Standard Accessories
Before using your camera, check the contents.
1 2 1 Batteries
AA Oxyride batteries (ZR6)
2 USB Connection Cable
3 1: AV Cable
(Supplied with DMC-LZ2 only)
2: Video Cable
K1HA08CD0001 (Supplied with DMC-LZ1 only)
3 1 DMC-LZ2 2 DMC-LZ1 4 CD-ROM
5 Strap
• SD Memory Card is optional.
When you do not use the card, you can
record or play back pictures on the
built-in memory. (P20)
K1HA08CD0002 K1HA08CD0003
• If any of the accessories are lost, please
4 5 contact Panasonic’s parts department at
1 800 833-9626 (For USA) or in Canada
call 1 800 561-5505 for more details on
how to obtain replacement parts.
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Names of the Components

1 Self-timer Indicator (P43)
1 2 3 2 Lens (P4)
3 Flash (P40)
4 LCD Monitor (P28, 92)

4 5 6 5 Status Indicator (P14, 18, 54)
6 [DISPLAY] Button (P28)
7 Cursor Buttons
2/Self-timer Button (P43)
4/[REV] Button (P38)
1/Flash Setting Button (P40)
3/Exposure Compensation (P44)/Auto
Bracket (P45)/White Balance Fine
Adjustment (P64)/Backlight
Compensation in Simple Mode (P37)
Button
8 [MENU] Button (P24)
9 Single or Burst Mode (P47)/Delete
7 8 9 (P52) Button
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10 Microphone (DMC-LZ2 only) (P55, 66)

10 11 12 11 Zoom Lever (P39, 68)
12 Optical Image Stabilizer Button (P46)
13 Mode Dial (P30)
14 Shutter Button (P31)
15 Camera ON/OFF Switch (P12)
13 14 15
16 Strap Eyelet
16
17
17 Card Door (P19)
18 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] Socket

(DMC-LZ2 only)
[DIGITAL/V.OUT] Socket
(DMC-LZ1 only)
18 (P84, 86, 88)
19 [DC IN] Socket (P86, 88)
19 • Please be sure to use genuine
Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC1;
20 optional).
20 Terminal Door
21 Battery Door (P18)

21 22 22 Tripod Receptacle
• When you use a tripod, make sure the
tripod is stable with the camera
attached to it.
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Quick Guide
This is the overview of the procedure to
record and playback pictures with the 2 Turn the camera on to take
camera. For each operation, be sure to pictures.
refer to the corresponding pages. • Set the clock. (P23)
• Select the type of battery in use on
1 Insert the batteries. (P13, 18) [BATTERY TYPE] in the [SETUP]
menu. (P24)
2
SCN
SCN 1
OFF ON
• When you do not use the card 1 Set the mode dial to [ ].
(optional), you can record or play 2 Press the shutter button to take
back pictures on the built-in memory pictures. (P31)
(P20). Refer to P19 when you use a
3 Play back the pictures.
card.
SCN 2
SCN 1
1 Set the mode dial to [ ].

2 Select the picture you want to view.
(P49)
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About the Batteries

∫ Usable batteries • We recommend that you use Panasonic
batteries.
AA Oxyride batteries (supplied)¢
• The performance of the batteries may
AA Alkaline batteries (optional) vary depending on brand or storage
AA Rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel-metal terms/condition of the batteries.
hydride) batteries (optional) • The performance of the batteries may be
¢The oxyride battery is a new type of temporarily deteriorated in low
non-rechargeable battery developed by temperature conditions [50oF (10oC) or
Panasonic. less]. However, the performance of the
Oxyride batteries have higher power and batteries is recovered when the batteries
more stability to handle the higher load become close to the ambient temperature.
on the batteries, compared to • Depending on the temperature or the
conventional alkaline batteries. conditions, the camera may not be
Oxyride batteries are specially designed operated properly or the battery indication
to use with products as digital still may not be displayed correctly and the
cameras, that place more load on the batteries may become empty without
batteries. indication. However, this is not a
malfunction.
• It is necessary to select the type of
• We recommend turning the camera off
batteries according to the batteries you
frequently while recording to maintain the
use. Select the type of batteries in use
power of the batteries for a long time. If
on [BATTERY TYPE] in the [SETUP]
you will be using the camera for a long
menu (P24). The setting can be
time, using rechargeable Ni-MH batteries
distinguished by the color of the
is more practical.
battery indication (blue or white).
• The exhausted batteries may recover
– The battery indication does not appear
some performance when they are left for a
when you use the camera along with the
period of time. However, they cannot be
AC adaptor (DMW-AC1; optional).
used for a long time. Be sure to replace
with new batteries.
2560
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A: When oxyride batteries are selected

The battery indication turns blue.
B: When alkaline/Ni-MH batteries are
selected
The battery indication turns white.
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∫ Unusable batteries ∫ Battery indication
The remaining battery power appears on
Manganese Lithium batteries
the screen. [It does not appear when you
batteries
use the camera along with the AC adaptor
Nickel batteries Ni-Cd batteries (DMW-AC1; optional).]
• Operations by using the batteries listed
above are not guaranteed. If the batteries
listed above are used, leakages can result
• The battery indication turns red and
and the following malfunctions can occur;
blinks. (If the LCD monitor is turned off,
– Remaining battery power may not be
the status indicator blinks.)
displayed accurately.
• Replace with new batteries or fully
– The camera may not be turned on.
charged Ni-MH batteries.
– Data written to the built-in memory or
the card can be damaged resulting in ∫ Proper Care and Handling of the
the loss of photos. Batteries
If you mishandle the batteries, leakage,
∫ Shapes of batteries that cannot be
generation of heat and fire or explosion
used
may occur. Observe the following cautions;
• Batteries with unusual shapes cause
• Do not subject the batteries or the battery
leakage, generation of heat or explosion if
contacts to any moisture.
they are inserted in the camera.
• Do not peel off or scratch the covered
• Some commercial batteries have partially
seal.
or entirely peeled outer coverings. Never
• Do not drop, hit or do anything that causes
use these batteries. (Refer to the
impact to the batteries.
illustration below.)
• Do not use batteries that show signs of
• All or part of the • - polarity is flat leakage, deformation, discoloration or
seal of batteries other defects.
are peeled off • Do not store batteries in high humidity or
high temperature environments.
• Keep batteries away from children.
• When you replace batteries, always use
two of the same type.
• If you will not be using the camera for a
long time, remove the batteries.
• Batteries may become warm soon after
you use the camera. To remove the
batteries, turn the camera off and then
wait until the battery temperature
becomes lower.
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• As the ambient temperature is low [50oF ∫ Ni-MH Batteries (Nickel Metal Hydride)
(10oC) or less], the performance of the Ni-MH batteries can be used when you
batteries will be deteriorated and the charge them with the exclusive charger.
available recording/playback time However, wrong handling of the batteries
becomes extremely short. This is normal. may cause leakage, generation of heat, fire
Alkaline batteries significantly show such or explosion. Please be aware of the
tendencies. In such cases, remove the following issues:
batteries and warm them in your pocket. • If any oxidation or foreign substance is
Take special care not to allow the contacts found on the battery contacts, the
to come into contact with metal objects or batteries may not be charged correctly.
a pocket warmer in your pocket. Clean battery contacts and terminals of
• If an oil stain or any foreign substance is the recharger with a soft, dry cloth.
found on the battery contacts, it could • Newly purchased Ni-MH batteries or
prevent the batteries from making good those which have not been used for a long
electrical contact. The available recording/ period of time may not reach full capacity
playback time may become extremely after one charge. This is a feature of the
short. Before inserting the batteries, clean batteries, not a malfunction. The overall
the battery contacts with soft, dry cloth. performance will increase after repeating
discharge/charge cycles several times.
If any leakage from the batteries is noted, • Batteries should be used to the point
remove the batteries, thoroughly wipe off when the camera stops working before
the battery electrolyte in the battery recharging. If you charge batteries without
housing and then insert new batteries or discharging enough, it can cause
fully charged Ni-MH batteries. “memory effect”, whereby the overall
operating time can be decreased.
If leaked battery electrolyte contacts your • If “memory effect” occur, use the batteries
hand or cloth, wash with water. Battery until the camera stops working and then
electrolyte may cause loss of sight if it recharge them fully. Repeat the discharge/
comes in contact with your eyes. In such charge cycles several times. The capacity
cases, do not rub at your eyes. of the batteries will be recovered.
Immediately wash your eyes with pure • Ni-MH batteries will naturally discharge
water and consult a doctor. and the capacity will become lower even if
they are not in use.
• Once Ni-MH batteries have reached full
charge, do not charge them continuously.
• Do not peel off or scratch the covered
seal.
• Read the operating instructions for the
battery charger.
Ni-MH batteries have a limited life. The

capacity of the batteries decreases
gradually over time. If available time seems
much shorter, the battery life may be
expired. Purchase new batteries.
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• The battery life differs depending on the • Using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card
condition stored or used or environment. (16 MB)¢
• Starting recording 30 seconds after the
When you do not use batteries for a long camera is turned on.
period of time • Recording once every 30 seconds, with
• When the batteries are left inserted in the full flash every other recording.
camera, the batteries are discharged • Rotating the zoom lever towards Tele to
since a weak electric current is passed Wide and vice versa in every recording.
even if the camera is turned off. If you • Turning the camera off every
leave the batteries, they will excessively 10 recordings./Leaving the camera until
discharge and may become unusable the batteries are cooled down.
even if they are recharged. ¢The card is not supplied.
• When you store the batteries for a long
period of time, we recommend charging The number of recordable pictures
the batteries once a year and removing varies depending on the recording
them from the camera for storage after the interval time.
batteries are completely discharged. If the recording interval time becomes
longer, the number of recordable
∫ The battery life pictures decreases.
The number of recordable pictures by (e.g., when taking pictures every
CIPA standard (In normal picture mode) 2 minutes: about 1/4 of the amount
• CIPA is an abbreviation of when recording once every
[Camera & Imaging Products Association]. 30 seconds)
Number of recordable
Batteries Used
pictures
Panasonic Oxyride DMC-LZ2:
batteries (supplied Approx. 235 pictures
or optional) (Approx. 117 min.)
DMC-LZ1:
Approx. 215 pictures
(Approx. 107 min.)
Panasonic Alkaline DMC-LZ2:
batteries (optional) Approx. 150 pictures
(Approx. 75 min.)
DMC-LZ1:
(Approx. 70 min.)
Fully charged DMC-LZ2:
Panasonic Ni-MH Approx. 390 pictures
batteries (optional) (Approx. 195 min.)
DMC-LZ1:
(Approx. 185 min.)
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
• Temperature: 73.4°F (23°C)/
Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.
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Recordable number in low temperatures Playback time
(In normal picture mode)
Continuous playback
(Temperature: 32°F (0°C)/Other recording Batteries Used
time
conditions comply with CIPA standard) Panasonic Oxyride DMC-LZ2:
Number of recordable batteries (supplied Approx. 410 min.
Batteries Used or optional)
pictures DMC-LZ1:
Panasonic Oxyride DMC-LZ2: Approx. 400 min.
batteries (supplied Approx. 40 pictures Panasonic Alkaline DMC-LZ2:
or optional) (Approx. 20 min.) batteries (optional) Approx. 400 min.
DMC-LZ1: DMC-LZ1:
Approx. 35 pictures Approx. 390 min.
(Approx. 17 min.) Fully charged DMC-LZ2:
Panasonic Alkaline DMC-LZ2: Panasonic Ni-MH Approx. 490 min.
batteries (optional) Approx. 35 pictures batteries (optional) DMC-LZ1:
(Approx. 17 min.) Approx. 470 min.
DMC-LZ1:
Approx. 30 pictures
(Approx. 15 min.) • Recordable number/playback time varies
Fully charged DMC-LZ2: depending on the storage condition or use
Panasonic Ni-MH Approx. 360 pictures condition.
batteries (optional) (Approx. 180 min.)
• Recordable number/playback time varies
DMC-LZ1:
depending on the brand and the type of
(Approx. 170 min.) the batteries used.
• We recommend using the economy mode
• Please note that the performance of the
(P54) to maintain the battery power or
oxyride batteries and the alkaline batteries
turning the camera off frequently while
significantly decreases in low temperature
recording.
conditions.
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Inserting/Removing the Batteries

• Check that the camera is turned off and
that the lens is retracted. 3 1 Close the battery door.
• Use oxyride batteries (supplied), alkaline 2 Slide the battery door to the
batteries (optional) or Ni-MH batteries end and then close it firmly.
(optional).
1 Slide the battery door to open it.
2 Insert the batteries observing the • Select the type of battery in use on
direction of the + and - [BATTERY TYPE] in the [SETUP] menu.
polarities. (P24)
• If you will not be using the camera for a
long time, remove the batteries.
• When new batteries or fully charged
Ni-MH batteries have been inserted for
more than 3 hours, the clock setting is
stored (in the camera) for at least
3 months even if the batteries are
removed. (The storing time may be
shorter if the batteries are not charged
sufficiently.)
If more than 3 months has passed, the
clock setting will be lost. In this case, set
the clock again. (P23)
• Do not remove the card and the
batteries during an access. The data
on the built-in memory or the card may
be damaged. (P21)
• Remove the batteries after the LCD
monitor and the status indicator
(green) are turned off. Otherwise, the
settings on the camera may not be
stored properly.
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Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional)

• Check that the camera is turned off and
that the lens is retracted.
• Prepare SD Memory Card (optional) or
MultiMediaCard (optional).
• When you do not use the card, you can
built-in memory. (P20)
1 Slide the card door to open it.
• Check the direction of the card.

• Do not touch the connection terminals
on the back side of the card.
• The card may be damaged if it is not
fully inserted.
3 1 Close the card door.

• The card and the data may be 2 Slide the card door to the end
damaged if it is inserted or removed and then close it firmly.
while the camera is on.
• We recommend using Panasonic’s SD
Memory Card. (Use only the genuine
SD card with SD Logo.)
2 Insert:
Insert the card fully until it clicks
and it is locked with the label
facing the back of the camera.
Remove:
• If the card door cannot be completely
Push the card until it clicks, then
closed, remove the card and insert it
pull the card out upright. again.
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About the Built-in Memory/the Card

∫ Built-in Memory [ ] SD Memory Card
When you do not use the card, you can
built-in memory.
(The capacity of the built-in memory is
about 14 MB.)
∫ Card [ ] On this unit, you can use SD Memory

When you use the card, you can record Cards of the following capacity (from 8 MB
or play back pictures on it. to 1 GB).
(The built-in memory cannot be used 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB,
when the card is inserted.) 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB (Maximum)
Icons displayed on the screen: Please confirm the latest information on the
following website.
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(This Site is English only.)
• This unit supports SD Memory Cards
formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16
system based on SD Memory Card
A: When the built-in memory is used Specifications.
B: When the card is used
• Picture data recorded onto the built-in • The reading/writing speed of a
memory or the card can be copied from MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD
the built-in memory to the card and Memory Card. When a MultiMediaCard is
vice versa. (P81) used, the performance of certain features
may be slightly slower than advertised.
∫ SD Memory Card (optional) and • After recording motion images using the
MultiMediaCard (optional) MultiMediaCard, the card access
The SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard indication may appear for a while, but this
are small, lightweight, removable external is not a malfunction.
cards. The reading/writing speed of an SD • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of
Memory Card is fast. The SD Memory Card children to prevent swallowing.
is equipped with a Write-Protect switch A
that can inhibit writing and formatting a
card. (When the switch is slid to the [LOCK]
side, it is not possible to write or delete data
on the card and format it. When the switch
is unlocked, these functions become
available.)
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∫ Access to the built-in memory or the
card • The built-in memory (about 14 MB) can
When pictures are being recorded onto the be used as a temporary memory
built-in memory (or the card), the access instead of the card, when the capacity
indication lights red. of the card becomes full.
• The data on the built-in memory or the
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card may be damaged or lost due to
electromagnetic wave, static electricity or
breakdown of the camera or the card. We
recommend storing precious data to the
PC or other.
• The access time on the built-in memory
may become longer than the access time
A: When the built-in memory is used
on the card. (Max. about 7 sec.)
B: When the card is used
• Do not format the built-in memory or the
When the access indication lights, pictures card with a PC. Please use the camera to
are being read or deleted, or the built-in format the built-in memory and the card.
memory (or the card) is formatted, do not: (P82)
• turn the camera off.
• remove the batteries or the card (if used).
• shake or impact the camera.
• disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC1;
optional).
(when using the AC adaptor)
The card and the data may be damaged
and the camera may not operate normally.
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Approximate number of recordable pictures and

the size
2560k1920 2304k1728 2048k1536
Picture size 1600k1200 1280k960
(DMC-LZ2) (DMC-LZ1) (DMC-LZ2)
Reference for number Approx. Approx. Approx. Approx. Approx.
of pixels 5M pixels 4M pixels 3M pixels 2M pixels 1.3M pixels
Quality
Built-in Memory
5 11 8 15 9 17 14 27 22 40
(Approx. 14 MB)
16 MB 5 11 8 16 9 17 14 28 22 41
32 MB 12 24 17 33 19 37 31 59 47 86
SD 64 MB 25 49 35 69 39 75 63 121 96 176
Memory 128 MB 51 100 71 139 79 153 128 244 195 356
Card 256 MB 99 195 139 272 154 299 250 476 381 693
512 MB 197 387 277 539 305 592 495 944 755 1373
1 GB 395 775 554 1079 610 1185 991 1889 1511 2748
1920k1080
Picture size 640k480
(HDTV)
Reference for number Approx. Approx.
of pixels 0.35M pixels 2M pixels
Quality
Built-in Memory
68 111 13 25
(Approx. 14 MB)
16 MB 69 113 13 25
32 MB 145 236 28 54
SD 64 MB 298 484 58 110
Memory 128 MB 602 979 118 223
Card 256 MB 1173 1906 231 435
512 MB 2324 3777 457 863
1 GB 4650 7557 916 1727
• If you select a larger picture size, you can print pictures clearly. When you select a
smaller picture size, you can record more pictures.
• The numbers are approximations. (If you mix Fine and Standard quality, the number of
recordable pictures changes.)
• The number of recordable pictures varies depending on subjects.
• The remaining number of recordable pictures displayed on the screen is an
approximation.
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

∫ Initial setting
The clock is not set when the camera is 2 Select [M/D/Y], [D/M/Y] or [Y/M/D].
shipped. When you turn the camera on, the
following screen appears. CLOCK SET
10:001DEC.11.2005
M/D/Y
PLEASE SET THE CLOCK
CLOCK SET MENU
SELECT SET EXIT MENU
• When pressing the [MENU] button, the

screen shown in step 1 appears. • Close the menu by pressing the
• The screen disappears in about [MENU] button 2 times after finishing
5 seconds. Turn the camera on again or the setting.
select [CLOCK SET] on the [SETUP] • Check if the clock setting is correct,
menu and then set the clock. (P24) after turning the camera off and on.
1 Set date and time.

• When new batteries or fully charged
CLOCK SET Ni-MH batteries have been inserted for
more than 3 hours, the clock setting will
00 : 00 JAN . 11 . 2005 be stored (in the camera) for at least
3 months even if the batteries are
M/D/Y removed. (The storing time may be
shorter if the batteries are not charged
sufficiently.)
SELECT SET EXIT MENU If more than 3 months has passed, the
clock setting will be lost. In this case, set
the clock again.
• You can set the year from 2000 to 2099.
• 2/1: Select the desired item. The 24-hour system is used.
• If you do not set the date, the date cannot
• 3/4: Set date and time.
be printed when you go to a photo studio
for digital printing.
• For the date print setting, refer to P74.
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About the Setup Menu

• Set the items if necessary. (Refer to
P25– 27 for each menu item.) 4 Select the desired item.
1 Turn the camera on. SETUP 1/

3
BATTERY TYPE
MONITOR n0
AUTO REVIEW OFF
POWER SAVE 1SEC.
OFF ON BEEP 3SEC.

ZOOM
5 Select the desired value.
SETUP 1/3
• The menu items depend on the mode BATTERY TYPE

selected with the mode dial (P30). In MONITOR n0
this page, the items in normal picture AUTO REVIEW OFF
mode [ ] are indicated. POWER SAVE 1SEC.
2 Press the [MENU] button. BEEP 3SEC.

ZOOM
REC 1/
2 SETUP
Be sure to press 1 at the end to
W.BALANCE AUTO
store the setting.
MENU SENSITIVITY AUTO
PICT.SIZE 2560 • Close the menu by pressing the
QUALITY [MENU] button after finishing the
AUDIO REC. OFF setting. In recording mode, you can also
close the menu by pressing the shutter
SELECT EXIT MENU button halfway.
3 Select the [SETUP] Menu.
REC SETUP 1/
3
BATTERY TYPE
MONITOR n0
AUTO REVIEW 1SEC.
POWER SAVE 2MIN.
BEEP
SELECT EXIT MENU
• When rotating the zoom lever A toward
T or W, the page of the menu screen
can be forwarded or reversed.
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• In motion image mode [ ], auto review
BATTERY TYPE function is not activated.
Select the type of battery in use from the • When pictures are recorded in simple
following 2 items. mode [ ] (P35), any speed ([ ],
[ ALKALINE (LR6)/Ni-MH]: [ ] and [ ]) on burst mode (P47) or
Alkaline batteries or Ni-MH batteries auto bracket [ ] (P45), the auto review
[ OXYRIDE (ZR6)]: function is activated regardless of the
Oxyride batteries setting on the auto review function. (The
• If the item on this setting is not selected picture is not enlarged.)
according to the type of battery in use, the • The auto review function is activated while
battery indication cannot be displayed pictures with audio are recorded
correctly. regardless of the setting on the auto
• The setting on the type of battery also review function. (The picture is not
affects simple mode [ ]. enlarged.) (DMC-LZ2 only)
MONITOR • The setting for the auto review function is
Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in disabled in motion image mode, burst
7 steps. mode, auto bracket or when [AUDIO
REC.] is set to [ON] (DMC-LZ2 only).
AUTO REVIEW
[OFF]: The recorded picture does not POWER SAVE
automatically appear. (Except for the economy mode)
[1SEC.]: The recorded picture [1MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]:
automatically appears on the The power save mode is activated
screen for about 1 second. (the camera is automatically turned
[3SEC.]: The recorded picture off to save the battery life) if the
automatically appears on the camera has not been used for the
screen for about 3 seconds. time selected on the setting.
[ZOOM]: The recorded picture • Press the shutter button halfway or turn
automatically appears on the the camera off and on to cancel the power
screen for about 1 second. Then save mode.
it is enlarged 4 times and appears • When using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC1;
for about 1 second. This mode is optional)/connecting to a PC or a printer/
useful for confirming focus. recording motion images/playing back
Pictures in burst mode, auto motion images/during Slide Show, the
bracket, pictures with audio power save mode is not activated.
(DMC-LZ2 only) are not enlarged • In simple mode [ ] (P35), the setting for
even if [ZOOM] is selected. the power save mode is fixed to [2MIN.].
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• The folder number can be assigned from
ECONOMY 100 to 999.
(Economy mode only) When the folder number reaches 999, you
The battery life is saved by turning the LCD cannot reset the file number. We
monitor off automatically while the camera recommend formatting the built-in
is not in use. (P54) (Press any button to memory or the card after saving the data
recover from the economy mode.) on a PC or elsewhere.
[LEVEL 1]: If you do not operate the • To reset the folder number to 100, format
camera for about 15 seconds, the built-in memory or the card first and
the LCD monitor is turned off. then use this function to reset the file
[LEVEL 2]: If you do not operate the number.
camera for about 15 seconds, After that, the reset screen for the folder
or if you do not operate the number appears. Select [Yes] to reset the
camera for about 5 seconds folder number.
after you take a picture, the • Refer to P87 for detailed information about
LCD monitor is turned off. the file number and the folder number.
• The status indicator lights while the LCD • The file number reset also affects simple
monitor is turned off. mode [ ].
• In the economy mode, [POWER SAVE] is
fixed to [2MIN.]. RESET
The settings on the [REC] or the [SETUP]
BEEP menu are reset to the initial settings.
[ ]: No operational sound • The setting on [ROTATE DISP.] in the
[ ]: Soft operational sound [PLAY] mode menu is also reset. (P72)
[ ]: Loud operational sound • The settings on the type of battery, the
• The operational sound setting also affects folder number and the clock setting are
simple mode [ ]. not changed.
CLOCK SET USB MODE
Change date and time. (P23) Set the USB communication system.
NO.RESET • Set before connecting to a PC or a printer.
Set this when you want to start the file (P85)
number of the picture from 0001 on the VIDEO OUT
next recording. (The folder number is (Playback mode only) (P84)
updated, and the file number starts from [NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC
0001.) system.
[PAL]: Video output is set to PAL
system.
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SCENE MENU
[OFF]: Scene menu does not appear
when setting the mode dial to
[ ] or [ ] and the camera is
operated in the scene mode
currently selected. If you change
the scene mode, press the
[MENU] button to display the
scene menu and then select the
desired scene mode.
[AUTO]: Scene menu appears
automatically when setting the
mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. Select
the desired scene mode.
LANGUAGE
Set to the language on the menu screen
from the following languages.
Set to the desired language with 3/4 and
store it with 1.
[ENGLISH]: English
[DEUTSCH]: German
[FRANÇAIS]: French
[ESPAÑOL]: Spanish
[ITALIANO]: Italian
[ ]: Chinese (Traditional)
[ ]: Japanese
• When you set to other language by
mistake, select [ ] from the menu icons
to set the desired language.
• The language setting also affects simple
mode [ ].
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About the LCD Monitor

∫ Selecting the screen to be used In recording mode (P31)
DISPLAY
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A LCD monitor (LCD)

Press the [DISPLAY] button to change the D Normal display
display. E Display with histogram
• When the menu screen appears, the F No display (Recording guide line)
[DISPLAY] button is not activated. During G No display
9 pictures multi playback (P50) or ¢Histogram
playback zoom (P51), the indications on In playback mode (P49)
the screen can be turned on and off.
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B Normal display 1/5
C No display
F2.8 1/25 ISO100 AUTO
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H Normal display
I Display with recorded information and
histogram
J No display
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∫ Recording guide line Example of histogram
When you align the subject on the
horizontal and vertical guide lines or the 2560
100 _ 0001
cross point of these lines, you can take 1/5
pictures with well-designed composition by

viewing the size, the slope and the balance F2.8 1/200 ISO100 AUTO
10:00 DEC. 1.2005

of the subject.
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1/5
F2.8 1/100 ISO100 AUTO
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1/5
∫ Histogram
• A histogram is a graph that displays F2.8 1/50 ISO100 AUTO
10:00 DEC. 1.2005

brightness along the horizontal axis (black
to white) and the number of pixels at each
brightness level on the vertical axis. A Under Exposed
• It allows the camera user to easily check B Properly Exposed
the way a picture is being exposed. C Over Exposed
• It is very useful if manual adjustments of ¢Histogram
the lens aperture and shutter speed are
available, especially in those situations
where automatic exposure may be difficult • When you take pictures with the flash
due to uneven lighting. Using the or in dark places, the histogram is
histogram feature will allow you to get the displayed in orange because the
best performance from the camera. recorded picture and the histogram do
A When the values are concentrated to not match each other.
the left, the picture is under exposed. • The histogram does not appear when in
B When the values in the histogram are motion image mode [ ], during multi
distributed evenly, the exposure is playback and playback zoom.
adequate and the brightness is • The histogram in the recording mode is an
well-balanced. approximation.
C When the values are concentrated to • The histogram in recording and playback
the right, the picture is over exposed. may not match each other.
• The histogram in the camera does not
match the one displayed in image editing
software used with a PC, etc.
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Taking Pictures
∫ The Mode Dial
This camera has a mode dial to suit recording of many kinds of scenes.
Select the desired mode and enjoy the variety of recording.
The mode dial can be rotated 360o. Rotate it slowly and securely to adjust to each mode.
(Do not adjust the mode dial to the space between the marks of modes.)
2
SCN
SCN 1
: Normal picture mode (P31) : Simple mode (P35)
Use this mode for usual recording. This is the recommended mode for
beginners.
: Economy mode (P54)
This mode allows you to take pictures : Playback mode (P49)
reducing the battery power consumption. This mode allows you to play back
recorded pictures.
: Macro mode (P54)
This mode allows you to take a picture
closely focusing on the subject.
: Motion image mode (P55)

This mode allows you to record motion
images.
: Scene mode 1
: Scene mode 2 (P57)
This mode allows you to take pictures
depending on the recording scenes.
This mode also allows you to set [SCENE
MENU] on the [SETUP] menu to [OFF] and
set the scene modes which are frequently
used to [ ] and [ ] on the mode dial.
It is convenient because you can select the
scene mode quickly and minimize the
operation.
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∫ Normal recording
3 Take a picture.
The camera automatically sets the shutter

speed and the aperture value according to
the brightness of the subject.
1 1 Turn the camera on.

2 Select normal picture mode
F2.8 1/25
[ ].
• B: Press the shutter button fully to take
the picture.
2
SCN
SCN 1
When the When the

subject is not subject is
OFF ON focused focused
Focus Blink (green) On (green)
indication
AF area Turns from Turns from
white to red white to green
Sound Beeps 4 times Beeps 2 times
2 Aim the AF area 1 to the point
you want to focus and then press
the shutter button halfway.
F2.8 1/25
• A: Press the shutter button halfway to

focus.
• The focus indication 2 is lit and then
the aperture value 3 and the shutter
speed 4 are displayed.
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∫ AF/AE Lock (AF: Auto focus/ ∫ Tips for taking good pictures
AE: Auto exposure) To take pictures without blurring:
• Hold the camera gently with both hands,
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stand with your feet slightly apart.
• Make sure that camera shake does not
occur when you press the shutter button.
• Do not cover the photo flash or
microphone (DMC-LZ2 only) with your
finger or other objects.
When recording a picture of people with a
• Do not touch the front of the lens.
composition as the above picture, you
cannot focus on the subject because it is
out of AF area in usual operation.
In this case,
1 Aim the AF area at the subject.
2 Press the shutter button halfway to fix
the focus and the exposure.
• When the subject is focused, the focus
indication lights. 1: When holding the camera sideways
3 Keeping the focus and the exposure 2: When holding the camera vertically
fixed, move the camera as you compose A: Photo flash
the picture. • Especially in the following cases, the
4 Press the shutter button fully. shutter speed will be slower. Keep the
camera still from the moment you press
• You can repeatedly retry AF/AE lock
the shutter button until the picture appears
before pressing the shutter button fully.
on the screen. We recommend using a
tripod.
– Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ]
(P40)
– [NIGHT SCENERY], [NIGHT
PORTRAIT], [FIREWORKS] and
F2.8 1/25
[PARTY] in scene mode (P57)
– When the shutter speed is slowed in
[SLOW SHUTTER] (P68)
F2.8 1/25
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∫ Focusing ∫ Jitter (camera shake)
• The focus range is 1.64 feet (50 cm) – ¶ • Be careful of jittering when pressing the
(Wide), 3.94 feet (1.2 m) – ¶ (Tele). shutter button, especially when fully
• When you press the shutter button fully zoomed into the subject.
with one stroke, pictures may be blurry or • When jitter could occur because of slow
unfocused. shutter speed, the jitter alert A appears.
• When the focus indication is blinking, the
subject is not focused. Press the shutter
button halfway and focus on the subject
again.
• If the camera will not focus after a few
tries, turn it off and on and try again.
• In the following cases, the camera cannot
focus on subjects properly.
– When including both near and distant
subjects in a scene. F2.8 1/8
– When there is dirt or dust on the glass
between the lens and the subject. • When the jitter alert appears, we
– When there are illuminated or glittering recommend using a tripod. If you cannot
objects around the subject. use a tripod, be careful of how you hold
– When taking a picture in a dark place. the camera. (P32)
– When the subject is moving fast.
– When the scene has low contrast. ∫ Direction detection function
– When jitter occurs. • If you take pictures by holding the camera
– When recording a very bright subject. vertically, the information of the rotation on
We recommend taking pictures using AF/ the pictures are automatically added and
AE lock (P32). recorded to the pictures.
• Even if the focus indication appears and When [ROTATE DISP.] (P72) is set to
the subject is focused, it is canceled when [ON], you can rotate and display pictures
you release the shutter button. Press the on the screen or the TV according to the
shutter button halfway again. information of the rotation on the pictures.
• When you take pictures by holding the
camera vertically, read “Tips for taking
good pictures” on P32 carefully.
• This function may not work properly on
pictures recorded by aiming the camera
up or down.
• In motion image mode [ ], you cannot
use the direction detection function.
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∫ Exposure
• If you press the shutter button halfway • When you press the shutter button, the
when the exposure is not adequate, the LCD monitor may become bright or dark
indication of the aperture value and the for a moment. This function allows easy
shutter speed turns red. (However, the adjustment of focus and the recorded
aperture value and the shutter speed do picture will not be affected.
not turn red when the flash is activated.) • We recommend making sure the clock is
• The brightness of the LCD monitor may set properly before taking pictures. (P23)
differ from that of recorded pictures. The • The camera is automatically turned off if
subject looks dark on the LCD monitor, you do not operate it within the time set on
but the actual picture is bright. [POWER SAVE]. (P24)
• When most of the subjects in the screen When operating the camera again, press
are bright (e.g. blue sky on a clear day, the shutter button halfway or turn the
snowy field, etc.), the recorded pictures camera off and on.
may become dark. In this case, • In some cases, if the distance between
compensate the exposure value on the the camera and the subject is beyond the
camera. (P44) recordable range when you use the
camera, the picture may not be properly
focused even if the focus indication is lit.
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Taking Pictures in Simple Mode

∫ Settings in Simple mode
[PICT.MODE]
This mode allows beginners to take
pictures easily. Only the most basic ENLARGE This selection is intended
functions appear in the menu to make for situations when large
operations simple. printing (8qk10q, Letter
etc.) is desired.
1 Select the desired item and set 4qk6q/ This selection offers an
the desired value. 10k15cm easy way to produce
small “general purpose”
SIMPLE MODE prints.
PICT.MODE ENLARGE E-MAIL This selection favors a
smaller file size, optimized
BATTERY TYPE 4"k6"/10k15cm
for home page and e-mail
BEEP E-MAIL use.
CLOCK SET
[BATTERY TYPE]
SELECT SET EXIT MENU Change the type of battery you use.
MENU (P24)
[BEEP]
MENU
OFF No operational sound
LOW Soft operational sound
HIGH Loud operational sound
[CLOCK SET]
Change date and time. (P23)
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∫ Other Settings in Simple mode
In Simple mode, other settings are fixed as follows. For details, refer to the pages
corresponding to each item.
Focus range 1.64 feet (50 cm) – ¶ (Tele)

0.16 feet (5 cm) – ¶ (Wide)
MONITOR [0] (standard) P24
AUTO REVIEW [1SEC.] P24
POWER SAVE [2MIN.] P24
Self-timer 10 seconds P43
Optical Image [MODE1] P46
Stabilizer
Burst speed Low speed P47
Number of recordable pictures in Burst mode
DMC-LZ2:
• [ENLARGE]: max. 3 pictures
• [4qk6q/10k15cm]: max. 5 pictures
• [E-MAIL]: max. 5 pictures
DMC-LZ1:
• [ENLARGE]: max. 4 pictures
• [4qk6q/10k15cm]: max. 7 pictures
• [E-MAIL]: max. 7 pictures
White balance [AUTO] P63
ISO sensitivity [AUTO] P65
Picture size and • [ENLARGE]: 2560k1920 pixels/Fine (DMC-LZ2) P65
Quality 2304k1728 pixels/Fine (DMC-LZ1) P66
• [4qk6q/10k15cm]: 1600k1200 pixels/Standard
• [E-MAIL]: 640k480 pixels/Standard
AF mode [ ] (1-area-focusing) P67
Slow shutter 1/8 – P68
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∫ The Backlight Compensation
Backlight is a situation where light comes • The settings on [BATTERY TYPE],
from the back of subjects. The subjects [BEEP] and [CLOCK SET] in the simple
such as people become dark when pictures mode are also applied to other recording
are recorded in backlight. If you press 3, modes.
[ ] (compensating backlight ON • You cannot set the following items in the
indication) appears and the backlight simple mode.
compensation function is activated. This – [NO.RESET]
function compensates the backlight by – [RESET]
brightening the whole of the picture. – [USB MODE]
– [VIDEO OUT]
– [LANGUAGE]
5 However, the setting on [NO.RESET] and
[LANGUAGE] in the [SETUP] menu also
affects the simple mode.
• You cannot use the following functions in
BACKLIGHT
the simple mode.
– White balance fine adjustment
– Exposure compensation
– Auto bracket
– [PICT.SIZE]
5 – [QUALITY]
– [AUDIO REC.] (DMC-LZ2 only)
– [D.ZOOM]
– [COL.EFFECT]
BACKLIGHT – [PICT.ADJ.]
• If you press 3 while [ ] is displayed, However, the setting on [PICT.SIZE] and
[ ] disappears and the backlight [QUALITY] corresponds to the setting on
compensation function is canceled. [PICT.MODE].
• When you use the backlight compensation
function, we recommend using the flash.
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Checking the Recorded Picture (Review)

• When you change the magnification or
SCN1 SCN2 the position to be displayed, the zoom
position indication A appears for about
1 Press 4. 1 second to check the enlarged area.
REVIEW1X ∫ Recorded pictures can be deleted

during the review (Quick Deletion)
DELETE SINGLE
DELETE THIS PICTURE?
NO
EXIT 4X DELETE
YES
SELECT
SET MULTI/ALL
• The last recorded picture appears for
about 10 seconds.
• Press the shutter button halfway or 4
to cancel the review. • Once deleted, pictures cannot be
• You can check other pictures by recovered.
pressing 2/1. • Multi pictures or all pictures can be
• When the recorded pictures are too deleted. Read P52 or P53 to operate
bright or dim, compensate the them.
exposure. (P44)
2 Enlarge and shift the picture.
REVIEW4X
1X 8X DELETE
W T
• : 1k>4k>8k
• : 8k>4k>1k
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Using the Optical Zoom
SCN1 SCN2
• The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k)
You can make people and subjects appear when the camera is turned on.
closer with the 6 times optical zoom, and • The picture may have some distortion
landscapes can be recorded in wide angle. (typical example: vertical straight line bent
outwards). This is due to the lens
aberration, which is common to some
extent with all photographic lenses.
Distortion may be more visible when using
a wider area of the zoom lens as you get
closer to the subject.
• When using the zoom lens at high
magnification, the quality of the picture
can be enhanced if a tripod is used. At
high magnification, even small
movements can cause a slight decrease
in picture sharpness.
• If you use the zoom function after focusing
on the subject, focus on the subject again.
• When you record motion images, the
zoom magnification is fixed to the value
∫ To make subjects appear further away set at the start of recording.
use (Wide) • The indicated zoom magnification is an
approximation.
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to the zoom position.
W T • Take care not to interrupt the motion of the
lens while the zoom lever is rotated.
W T 1X
∫ To make subjects appear closer use

(Tele)
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W T 6X
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Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash

• The flash is activated 2 times. The first
SCN1 SCN2 flash is activated only for a preparation
When you set the flash, you can take of actual recording. The subject should
pictures using the built-in flash according to not move until the second flash is
the recording condition. finished.
• Use this when you take pictures of
people in low lighting conditions.
: Forced ON
The flash is activated every time regardless
of the recording condition.
• Use this when your subject is back-lit
or under fluorescent light.
: Forced ON/Red-eye reduction
• The flash setting is set to Forced ON/
Red-eye reduction only when you set
A: Photo flash
to [PARTY] in scene mode. (P57)
Do not cover it with your finger or any other
items. : Slow sync./Red-eye reduction
∫ Switching to the appropriate flash When you take a picture with a dark
setting background landscape, this feature makes
the shutter speed slow when the flash is
activated, so that the dark background
landscape will become bright.
Simultaneously it reduces the red-eye
phenomenon.
For the selectable flash settings, refer to • Use this when you take pictures of
“Available flash settings by recording people in front of a dark background.
mode” on P41.
: Forced OFF
: AUTO The flash is not activated in any recording
The flash is automatically activated condition.
according to the recording condition. • Use this when you take pictures in
places where the use of the flash is not
: AUTO/Red-eye reduction permitted.
The flash is automatically activated
according to the recording condition.
It reduces the red-eye phenomenon (eyes
of the subject appear red in the picture) by
triggering the flash before actually
recording the picture. After that, the flash is
activated for actual recording again.
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∫ Available flash settings by recording mode
The available flash settings depend on the recording mode.
(±: Available, —: Not available)
¢Not available in backlight compensation

∫ The available flash range to take pictures
Available flash control range
ISO sensitivity
Wide Tele
AUTO 0.98 feet (30 cm) – 13.8 feet 1.64 feet (50 cm) – 8.53 feet
(4.2 m) (2.6 m)
ISO64 0.98 feet (30 cm) – 5.58 feet 1.64 feet (50 cm) – 3.28 feet (1 m)
(DMC-LZ1 only) (1.7 m)
ISO80 0.98 feet (30 cm) – 6.23 feet 1.64 feet (50 cm) – 3.61 feet
(DMC-LZ2 only) (1.9 m) (1.1 m)
(2.1 m) (1.3 m)
ISO200 1.31 feet (40 cm) – 9.84 feet (3 m) 1.64 feet (50 cm) – 5.91 feet
(1.8 m)
(4.2 m) (2.6 m)
• The available flash range is an approximation.
• Refer to P33 for the focus range.
• Refer to P65 for the ISO sensitivity.
• If the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], it is automatically adjusted from [ISO100] to
[ISO400] when you use the flash.
• To avoid noise, we recommend decreasing the ISO sensitivity (P65) or setting
[PICT.ADJ.] to [NATURAL]. (P69)
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∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting
Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.)
: AUTO 1/60 – 1/2000
: AUTO/Red-eye reduction 1/60 – 1/2000
: Forced ON
1/60 – 1/2000
: Forced ON/Red-eye reduction
: Slow sync./Red-eye reduction 1/8¢ – 1/2000
1/8¢ – 1/2000
: Forced OFF 8 – 1/2000

(In [NIGHT SCENERY] in
scene mode)
¢The shutter speed changes depending on the slow shutter setting. (P68)
• Do not stare at the photo flash from • The flash icon turns red when activating
close proximity. the flash and pressing the shutter button
• If you bring the flash too close to the halfway.
subjects, they may be distorted or • When taking a picture with the flash, the
discolored by its heat and lighting. white balance will be automatically
• Do not cover the photo flash with your adjusted [except for [ ] (Daylight)], but
fingers or any other items. the white balance may not be properly
• While the flash is charged, the LCD adjusted if the flash level is insufficient.
monitor turns off and you cannot take • When the shutter speed is fast, the flash
pictures. The status indicator lights. effect may not be sufficient.
[Except when the AC adaptor
(DMW-AC1; optional) is used.]
If the remaining battery power is low,
the LCD monitor may be turned off for
longer time.
• When you take a picture beyond the flash
control range, the exposure may not be
adjusted properly and the picture may
become bright or dark.
• When you repeat taking a picture,
recording may be disabled even if the
flash is activated. Take a picture after the
access indication disappears.
• When the jitter alert appears, we
recommend using the flash.
• When you set to burst mode or auto
bracket, only 1 picture is recorded for
every flash activated.
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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

• The self-timer indicator
SCN1 SCN2
A blinks and the
shutter is activated
1 Select the self-timer mode. after 10 seconds (or
2 seconds).
2560 • If you press the
5 [MENU] button when the self-timer is
set, the self-timer setting is canceled.
• When using a tripod or in other cases,

setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a
convenient way to avoid the jitter caused
by pressing the shutter button.
• When you press the shutter button fully
with one stroke, the subject is
: Self-timer set to 10 seconds automatically focused just before the
; recording.
: Self-timer set to 2 seconds • In simple mode [ ], the self-timer is fixed
; to 10 seconds. (P35)
No display: canceled • When you set the self-timer in the burst
mode, the camera starts taking a picture 2
2 Take the picture.
or 10 seconds after the shutter button is
2560
pressed. The number of pictures taken at
5 a time is fixed to 3.
• We recommend using a tripod when
recording with the self-timer.
(When you use a tripod, make sure the
tripod is stable with the camera attached
to it.)
CANCEL MENU
• A: Press the shutter button halfway to

focus.
• B: Press the shutter button fully to take
the picture.
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Compensating the Exposure
SCN1 SCN2 1 Press 3 several times until

[ EXPOSURE] appears and
Use this function when you cannot achieve
appropriate exposure due to the difference then compensate the exposure.
of brightness between the subject and the
background. EXPOSURE
Under exposed
SELECT EXIT
Compensate the exposure toward positive.

• You can compensate from j2 EV to
i2 EV in steps of 1/3 EV.
Properly exposed
• EV is an abbreviation of Exposure Value,
and it is the amount of light given to the
CCD by the aperture value and the shutter
speed.
• The compensation range of the exposure
will be limited depending on the
brightness of the subject.
• The exposure compensation value
appears on the lower left of the screen.
• The set exposure value is memorized
even if the camera is turned off.
Over exposed
Compensate the exposure toward negative.
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Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket
SCN1 SCN2
• If the remaining number of recordable
In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically pictures is 2 or less, you cannot take
recorded by each press of the shutter pictures by setting auto bracket.
button according to the compensation • When taking pictures using auto bracket
range of the exposure. after the exposure compensation, the
You can select the desired exposure pictures are based on the compensated
among the 3 types of pictures. exposure.
When the exposure is compensated, the
1 Press 3 several times until compensated exposure value appears on
[ AUTO BRACKET] appears the lower left of the screen.
and then set the compensation • When the flash is activated, you can take
range of the exposure. only 1 picture.
• When the auto bracket is activated,
AUTO BRACKET [AUDIO REC.] cannot be used (DMC-LZ2
only).
• When setting auto bracket and the burst
mode simultaneously, auto bracket will be
performed.
• The exposure may not be compensated
with auto bracket depending on the
SELECT EXIT brightness of the subject.
• Auto bracket is canceled after switching
the camera off.
• When setting the auto bracket, the auto
• You can select the exposure from review function is activated regardless of
j1 EV to i1 EV in steps of 1/3 EV. the setting on the auto review function.
• When you do not use auto bracket, (The picture is not enlarged.) Moreover,
select [OFF]. the settings for the auto review function on
• When setting the auto bracket, the auto the [SETUP] menu are disabled.
bracket icon appears on the lower left of • When the ISO sensitivity is set to
the screen. [ISO400], the recording interval may
become longer due to the process to
reduce picture noises. (DMC-LZ2 only)
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Optical Image Stabilizer
SCN1 SCN2 ∫ Demonstration of the optical image

stabilizer (Demonstration Mode)
This mode recognizes and compensates When you press the [MENU] button, the
jitter. You can reduce blurring caused by demonstration appears. After the
jitter especially when you take pictures with demonstration ends, the screen returns to
the optical zoom set to Tele or when you the stabilizer function mode selection
take pictures indoors where the shutter menu. If you want to exit the demonstration
speed is slowed down. halfway through, press the [MENU] button
again.
While the demonstration is displayed, the
optical zoom is fixed to Wide (1k) and the
zoom function cannot be activated.
Moreover, you cannot take pictures.
A: Optical image stabilizer button
1 Press the optical image stabilizer • The stabilizer function may not work
sufficiently in the following cases.
button A until [STABILIZER]
– When too much jitter occurs.
appears and then select the
– In digital zoom range.
stabilizer function mode. – When taking pictures while following
subjects in motion.
STABILIZER
– When the shutter speed is extremely
OFF slow due to dark conditions or other
MODE1 reasons.
MODE2 Be careful of jittering when pressing the
shutter button.
• In simple mode [ ], the stabilizer
function mode is fixed to [MODE1] and the
SELECT DEMO. MENU SET
stabilizer function menu does not appear.
• In motion image mode [ ], [MODE2]
cannot be set.
MODE1 The stabilizer operates

( ) continuously and can assist
during photo composition.
MODE2 The stabilizer function is in
( ) standby and activates at the
moment the shutter captures the
image. This mode offers a
greater degree of stabilization.
OFF When image stabilization is not
( ) needed or when using the
camera with a tripod.
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Taking Pictures using Burst Mode

∫ Number of pictures recorded in burst
SCN1 SCN2 mode
1 Select the burst mode. Burst speed Number of recordable

(pictures/ pictures (pictures)
second)¢
2560
5 DMC-LZ2: 3 DMC-LZ2: DMC-LZ2:
DMC-LZ1: 4 max. 3 max. 5
DMC-LZ1: DMC-LZ1:
2 max. 4 max. 7
Depends on the
approx. 1.5 remaining capacity of the
built-in memory/card.
¢When the shutter speed is higher than
1/60 and the flash is not activated
• When the burst mode setting is set to
Unlimited
– You can take pictures until the capacity
of the built-in memory or the card
: High speed becomes full.
; – The speed of taking pictures becomes
: Low speed slow during a recording.
; • In simple mode [ ], the burst speed is
: Unlimited¢ fixed to Low. (P35)
;
No display: canceled
¢Depending on the memory size, battery
power, picture size and quality
(compression)
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• Hold down the shutter button fully to

activate the burst mode.
• When the self-timer is used, the number
of recordable pictures in burst mode is
fixed to 3.
• When the burst mode is activated, [AUDIO
REC.] cannot be used (DMC-LZ2 only).
• If the flash is activated, you can record
only 1 picture.
• When setting auto bracket and the burst
mode simultaneously, auto bracket will be
performed.
• The ways to control the exposure and the
white balance vary depending on the burst
mode setting. When the burst mode is set
to [ ] or [ ], they are fixed to the
values set for the first picture. (The burst
speed is prioritized.) When the burst
speed is set to [ ], they are adjusted
each time you take a picture.
• When setting the burst mode, the auto
review function is activated regardless of
the setting on the auto review function.
(The picture is not enlarged.) Moreover,
the settings for the auto review function on
the [SETUP] menu are disabled.
• Burst mode is not canceled when the
camera is switched off.
• Burst mode will not perform as described
if a MultiMediaCard is used in place of an
SD Memory Card. The reading/writing
speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than
that of an SD Memory Card.
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Playback (basic)
Playback (basic)
Playing Back Pictures

• When you keep pressing 2/1, the
number of files forwarded/rewound at a
When a card is not inserted, the picture time is increased.
data in the built-in memory appear. When a • If you release 2/1 and press them again,
card is inserted, the picture data in the card the files will be forwarded/rewound one by
appear. (P20) one.
• In review playback in the recording mode
1 Select the picture. or multi playback, the picture can only be
forwarded or rewound one by one.
2560 • When you forward or rewind a large
100 _ 0001 number of pictures, release 2/1 once
1/5 before reaching the picture to be played
back, then press 2/1 to forward/rewind
pictures little by little.
10:00 DEC. 1.2005 • This camera is based on the DCF

standard (Design rule for Camera File
system) which was established by the
Japan Electronics and Information
• 2: Play back the previous picture. Technology Industries Association
• 1: Play back the next picture. (JEITA).
• The last recorded picture will be played • When changing the folder name or file
back first. name on a PC, the pictures will not be
• When [ROTATE DISP.] (P72) is set to played back.
[ON], pictures recorded by holding the • The file format that can be played back
camera vertically are played back with the camera is JPEG. (Even JPEG
vertically. pictures cannot be played back in some
cases.)
• When playing back pictures that have
been recorded with other equipment, the
picture quality may be deteriorated and
pictures may not be played back.
• When playing back a non-standard file,
∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding the folder/file number is indicated by [—]
When you keep pressing 2/1 during and the screen may turn black.
playback, the file number and the page • An interference fringe may appear on the
number are updated. If you release 2/1 screen depending on the subject. This is
when the number of the desired picture called moire. This is not a malfunction.
appears, you can play back the picture.
1: Fast forward
2: Fast rewind
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Playback (basic)
9 Pictures Multi Playback

2 Select the pictures.
1 Switch to multi screen.

(The illustration shows the screen when 1 2 3
the card is used.)
4 5 6
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100 _ 0001
1/18
7 8 9
SELECT CANCEL
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10 11 12
W T
13 14 15
16 17 18
1 2 3 SELECT CANCEL
4 5 6 ∫ To return to the normal playback

Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] or
7 8 9 press the [MENU] button.
SELECT CANCEL • The picture with the number colored in
orange appears.
∫ To delete a picture during a 9 pictures
multi playback
Press the [ ] button.
When the confirmation screen appears,
press 4 to select [YES], and press 1.
(P52)
• Pictures will not be displayed in the

rotated direction even if [ROTATE DISP.] is
set to [ON] (P72).
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Playback (basic)
Using the Playback Zoom

• When you move the position to be
displayed, the zoom position indication
is displayed for about 1 second.
1 Rotate the zoom lever towards
[ ] to enlarge the picture. ∫ To delete a picture during playback
zoom
2X
Press the [ ] button.
When the confirmation screen appears,
press 4 to select [YES], and press 1.
(P52)
4X • When you use the zoom function on

CANCEL DELETE rotated pictures, they are not displayed in
the rotated direction (P72).
W T
• The more the picture is enlarged, the
more its quality deteriorates.
• The playback zoom may not operate if
• When you rotate the zoom lever towards pictures have been recorded with other
[ ] after the picture is enlarged, the equipment.
magnification becomes lower. When you • Even if the indications on the LCD monitor
rotate the zoom lever towards [ ], the are turned off in normal playback mode
magnification becomes higher. (P28), the magnification and enabled
• When you change the magnification, the operations appear on the LCD monitor
zoom position indication A appears for when the playback zoom is activated.
about 1 second to check the position of • You can switch whether you turn the
the section enlarged. indications on the LCD monitor on or off
• When you press the [MENU] button, the by pressing the [DISPLAY] button.
magnification reverts to 1k. When you set the magnification to 1k, the
indications on the LCD monitor are
2 Shift the picture.
displayed as in normal playback mode.
2X
4X
CANCEL DELETE
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Playback (basic)
Deleting Pictures
∫ To delete multiple pictures
When a card is not inserted, the picture 1 Select [MULTI DELETE].

data in the built-in memory will be deleted.
When a card is inserted, the picture data in MULTI/ALL DELETE
the card will be deleted. (P20)
MULTI DELETE
∫ To delete a single picture
ALL DELETE
1 Select the picture to be deleted.
2560 SELECT CANCEL

100 _ 0001
1/5
2 times
2 Select the pictures to be deleted.

10:00 DEC. 1.2005
MULTI DELETE
1 2 3
• 2: Play back the previous picture.
• 1: Play back the next picture. 4 5
SELECT DELETE
2 Delete the picture.
MARK/UNMARK EXIT MENU
DELETE SINGLE
DELETE THIS PICTURE?

• Repeat the above procedure.
NO
• The selected pictures appear with [ ].
YES
When 4 is pressed again, the setting is
SELECT canceled.
SET MULTI/ALL • The icon [ ] blinks red if the selected
picture cannot be deleted. Cancel the
protect setting. (P75)
• While deleting the picture, [ ] appears

on the screen.
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Playback (basic)
3 Delete the pictures. 2 Delete all of the pictures.
MULTI DELETE ALL DELETE
DELETE THE PICTURES DELETE ALL PICTURES?

YOU MARKED?
NO
NO YES
YES
SELECT SET SELECT SET
• It is possible to delete up to 50 pictures • When you delete all pictures, only

all at once. pictures in either of the built-in memory
or the card can be deleted. (You cannot
delete pictures in both the built-in
∫ To delete all pictures
memory and the card at the same
1 Select [ALL DELETE]. time.)
MULTI/ALL DELETE
• Once deleted, pictures cannot be
MULTI DELETE recovered. Please double-check before
ALL DELETE deleting pictures.
• Do not turn off the camera while deleting.
• When you delete pictures, use batteries
with sufficient battery power (P14) or use
SELECT CANCEL the AC adaptor (DMW-AC1; optional).
• Pictures that are protected [ ] (P75) or
do not conform to DCF standard (P49) will
not be deleted even if [ALL DELETE] is
2 times selected.
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Recording pictures (advanced)

Using the Mode Dial

Economy mode Macro mode
In economy mode, the camera reduces the This mode allows you to take close-up
brightness of the LCD monitor and works pictures of the subject, e.g. When taking
as follows to reduce the battery power pictures of flowers.
consumption. On other operations in this You can take pictures approaching the
mode, the camera works the same as the subject at a distance up to 0.16 feet (5 cm)
normal picture mode [ ]. from the lens by rotating the zoom lever
Refer to P24 for settings. upmost to Wide (1k).
Conditions: ∫ Focus range
• When 15 seconds passed without any
operation. 1.64 feet
(50 cm)
• When 5 seconds passed without any T
0.16 feet
operation after taking a picture. (Effective (5 cm)
only when [ECONOMY] on the [SETUP] W
menu is set to [LEVEL 2].) (P26)
Operation:
• The message [MONITOR OFF] blinks, the
LCD monitor turns off and then the status • We recommend using a tripod.
indicator lights. • When the subject is close to the camera,
How to turn the LCD monitor on again: the effective focus range (depth of field) is
Press any key. much narrowed. Therefore, you will have
difficulty in focusing on the subject if the
Power save: distance between the camera and the
If 2 minutes passed without any operation subject is changed after the subject is
in economy mode, the camera is turned off focused.
and the power save mode is activated. To • When the camera lens is at a distance
cancel the power save mode, press the beyond the available range from the
shutter button halfway or turn the camera subject, the subject may not be focused
off and then turn it on again. even if the focus indication lights.
• The available flash range is about
0.98 feet (30 cm) – 13.8 feet (4.2 m)
• The economy mode is not activated in the
(Wide). (This is applied when you set the
following cases (The power save mode is
ISO sensitivity to [AUTO].)
activated.):
• When you take pictures at close range in
– While the menu screen is displayed
macro mode, the resolution of the
– While the self-timer is set
peripheral of the picture may be slightly
• When you use the AC adaptor
decreased. However, this is not a
(DMW-AC1; optional), the power save
malfunction.
mode is not activated.
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Motion image mode 2 Press the shutter button halfway.
This mode allows you to record motion

images.
1 Select [MOTION RATE].
REC
W.BALANCE AUTO
MOTION RATE 10fps
AF MODE 30fps
• When the subject is focused, the focus
D.ZOOM OFF
indication A lights.
COL.EFFECT OFF
SELECT SET EXIT MENU 3 Press the shutter button fully to

MENU start the recording.
26S
MENU
• [10fps]:
Recording motion images for a longer
time is available though the quality will
be less than the quality recorded at
[30fps]. The file size is smaller, so the • The remaining recording time
files are suitable to be attached to (approximation) appears on the screen.
e-mails. • The audio recording starts
• [30fps]: simultaneously from the built-in
The motion of the recorded image is microphone of the camera. (DMC-LZ2
smooth, but the file size is large. only)
• fps (frame per second); This refers to • By pressing the shutter button fully
the number of frames used in 1 second. again, the recording stops.
• Close the menu by pressing the shutter • If the built-in memory or the card
button halfway or the [MENU] button becomes full during recording, the
after finishing the setting. camera stops recording automatically.
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∫ Available recording time (seconds)
Motion rate
10fps 30fps
Built-in Memory
81 26
(Approx. 14 MB)
16 MB 75 25
32 MB 160 55
SD 64 MB 350 120
Memory 128 MB 720 240
Card 256 MB 1440 480
512 MB 2870 980
1 GB 5700 1950
• The recordable time is an approximation.
• The picture size is fixed to

320k240 pixels.
• The motion images cannot be recorded
without audio on DMC-LZ2.
• You cannot record audio on DMC-LZ1.
• If using a MultiMediaCard, after recording
motion images, the card access indication
may appear for a while, but this is not a
malfunction. The file is being loaded to the
MultiMediaCard.
• The settings of auto focus/zoom/aperture
values are fixed to what they are when
recording starts (in the first frame).
• Depending on the type of the card,
recording may stop while you are
recording motion images.
• When motion images recorded with the
camera are played back on other
equipment, the quality of pictures and
sounds may be deteriorated or it may not
be possible to play them back.
• Motion images recorded with setting
[MOTION RATE] to [30fps] on the camera
cannot be played back on a camera which
does not support [30fps] of motion rate.
• In motion image mode [ ], you cannot
use the direction detection function and
the review function.
• You cannot set [MODE2] on the optical
image stabilizer function.
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Scene mode : [PORTRAIT] (P58)
SCN1 SCN2 : [SPORTS] (P58)

Set the mode dial to the scene mode to
: [SCENERY] (P59)
display the scene menu.
When [SCENE MENU] on the [SETUP]
: [NIGHT SCENERY] (P59)
menu (P24) is set to [OFF], press the
[MENU] button to display the scene menu.
: [NIGHT PORTRAIT] (P60)
Menu items
: [FIREWORKS] (P60)
SCENE MODE 1/3
: [PARTY] (P61)
PORTRAIT
: [SNOW] (P61)
SPORTS
SCENERY
• When you take pictures with a scene
SELECT SET MENU MENU mode which is not adequate for the
MENU purpose, the hue may differ from the
actual scene.
• When you want to change the brightness
• When you press 2, the explanations for of the picture to be recorded, compensate
each scene mode are displayed. (When the exposure. (P44)
you press 1, the screen returns to the • The following functions cannot be set in
scene menu.) scene mode.
• When rotating the zoom lever toward T or – White balance (P63)
W, the page of the menu screen can be – ISO sensitivity (P65)
forwarded or reversed. – Color effect (P69)
• If you press the [MENU] button while the – Picture adjustment (P69)
scene menu is displayed, you can set the
[REC] mode menu (P62) and the [SETUP]
menu (P24).
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Portrait mode Sports mode

Select this mode when you want to take This mode allows you to take pictures of a
pictures of people. fast moving subject. (e.g. When taking
This mode allows you to make the subject pictures of outdoor sports.)
stand out and adjust the exposure and the
hue to achieve a healthy complexion on the 2560
subject. 5
2560
5
∫ Technique for Sports mode

To take a sharp picture of a fast moving
subject, the shutter speed becomes faster
∫ Technique for Portrait mode than usual. This mode is more effective
To make this mode more effective: when taking pictures in the daytime on a
1 Rotate the zoom lever to Tele as far as clear day.
possible.
2 Be close to the subject.
3 Select a background which is far from • This mode is suitable for outdoors in the
the camera. daytime, keeping 16.4 feet (5 m) or more
away from the subject.
• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].
• This mode is suitable for outdoors in the
daytime.
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Scenery mode Night scenery mode

This mode allows you to take a picture of a This mode allows you to take a picture of a
wide landscape. The camera focuses on a nightscape. The landscape can be
distant subject preferentially. recorded vividly by slowing down the
shutter speed.
2560
5 2560
5
• The focus range is 16.4 feet (5 m) – ¶. ∫ Technique for Night scenery mode
• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO]. • Since the shutter speed becomes slow
• The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF (max. about 8 sec.), use a tripod.
[ ].
• The focus range is 16.4 feet (5 m) – ¶.
• The shutter may be kept closed (max.
about 8 sec.) after taking a picture
because of signal conditioning, but it is not
a malfunction.
• When you take pictures in dark places,
noise may become visible.
• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80]
(DMC-LZ2)/[ISO64] (DMC-LZ1).
• The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF
[ ].
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Night portrait mode Fireworks mode

This mode allows you to take pictures This mode allows you to take beautiful
against a night landscape. The subject can pictures of fireworks exploding in the night
be recorded with brightness in real life by sky. The shutter speed is automatically
using the flash and slowing down the adjusted for taking pictures of fireworks.
shutter speed.
2560
2560 5
5
∫ Technique for Fireworks mode

∫ Technique for Night portrait mode • We recommend using a tripod.
• Use the flash.
• Since the shutter speed becomes slow,
we recommend using a tripod. • The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].
• Keep the subject still for about 1 second • This mode is most suitable when the
when taking a picture. camera is at a distance of 32.8 feet (10 m)
• We recommend taking pictures by rotating or more from the subject.
the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being at • The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF
a distance about 4.92 feet (1.5 m) from [ ].
the subject.
• The focus range is 3.94 feet

(1.2 m) – 16.4 feet (5 m).
(Refer to P41 for the flash control range.)
• The shutter may be kept closed (max.
about 1 sec.) after taking a picture
because of signal conditioning, but it is not
a malfunction.
• When you take pictures in dark places,
noise may become visible.
• When the flash setting is set to Forced
OFF [ ], press 1 to set to Slow sync./
Red-eye reduction [ ]. (The flash
setting is fixed to Slow sync./Red-eye
reduction [ ] and the flash is always
activated.)
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Party mode Snow mode

This mode allows you to take a picture This mode allows you to take a picture in
according to the atmosphere of the locations such as skiing resorts and
situation (e.g. a wedding reception, a party locations near snowy mountains. The
in a room, etc.). exposure and the white balance are
Both the people and the background can adjusted to make the white color of the
be recorded with brightness in real life by snow stand out.
using the flash and slowing down the
shutter speed. 2560
5
2560
5

∫ Technique for Party mode
• Since the shutter speed becomes slow,
we recommend using a tripod.
• We recommend taking pictures by rotating
the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being at
a distance about 4.92 feet (1.5 m) from
the subject.
• When the flash is activated, the flash

setting can be set to Forced ON/Red-eye
reduction [ ] or Slow sync./Red-eye
reduction [ ].
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Recording Menu Settings

Using the [REC] mode menu
SCN1 SCN2 : [W.BALANCE] (P63)
Setting the hue, picture quality adjustment, : [SENSITIVITY] (P65)

etc. allows you to create wide variations on
taking pictures. : [PICT.SIZE] (P65)
• Set the mode dial to the desired recording
mode. : [QUALITY] (P66)
Menu items
: [AUDIO REC.] (DMC-LZ2 only)
(P66)
REC 1/2
W.BALANCE AUTO : [AF MODE] (P67)

SENSITIVITY
PICT.SIZE : [SLOW SHUTTER] (P68)
QUALITY
AUDIO REC. : [D.ZOOM] (P68)
: [COL.EFFECT] (P69)
MENU
: [PICT.ADJ.] (P69)
• When rotating the zoom lever toward T or

W, the page of the menu screen can be
forwarded or reversed.
• Close the menu by pressing the shutter
button halfway or the [MENU] button after
finishing the setting.
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∫ Auto White Balance
White Balance [W.BALANCE] Use of auto white balance adjustment in
inappropriate lighting conditions may result
in reddish or bluish pictures. Where the
This function allows you to reproduce a subject is surrounded by many light
white color closer to the tone in real life on sources, auto white balance adjustment
the pictures recorded under sunlight, may not operate properly.
halogen lighting, etc. in which the white In this case, set the white balance to a
color may appear reddish or bluish. mode except [AUTO] manually.
AUTO for auto setting (auto 1 The range that is controlled by the auto
white balance) white balance adjustment mode of the
camera
(Daylight) for recording outdoors
2 Blue sky
on a bright day
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
(Cloudy) for recording under a
4 TV screen
cloudy sky or shaded
area 5 Sunlight
6 White fluorescent light
(Halogen) for recording under
7 Incandescent light bulb
halogen lighting
8 Sunrise and sunset
(White set) for using the preset
9 Candlelight
white balance
(White set) for setting the white 2)
balance again 3)
• When setting the white balance to the 4)
mode except [AUTO], you can finely 5)
adjust the white balance. 1) 6)
7)
8)
9)
KlKelvin Color Temperature
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∫ Setting the White Balance manually
(White set ) About the white balance
Use this mode when you want to set the • In simple mode [ ], the white balance is
white balance manually. fixed to [AUTO].
1 Set to [ ] (White Set) and then • When taking a picture with the flash, the
press 1. white balance will be automatically
2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper adjusted [except for [ ] (Daylight)], but
or a similar white object so that the frame the white balance may not be properly
in the center is filled by the white object adjusted if the flash level is insufficient.
only and then press 1.
WHITE SET
About the white balance fine adjustment
• The white balance icon on the screen
turns red or blue.
• You can set the value independently for
each of the modes in white balance.
• The setting on the fine adjustment of the
SET CANCEL MENU white balance is reflected to the picture
when taking a picture with the flash.
∫ Finely Adjusting the White Balance • When you set the white balance using the
(White Balance Fine Adjustment ) White set [ ], the adjustment level is
When you cannot acquire the desired hue set to “0”.
by setting the white balance, you can adjust • When the color effect is set to any of
the white balance finely. [COOL], [WARM], [B/W] or [SEPIA] (P69),
1 Set the white balance to [ ]/[ ]/ you cannot finely adjust the white balance.
[ ]/[ ]. (P63)
2 Press 3 several times until
[WB ADJUST.] appears.
WB ADJUST.
RED BLUE
SELECT EXIT
3 Finely adjust the white balance.

• 1 [BLUE]: Press when the hue is
reddish.
• 2 [RED]: Press when the hue is
bluish.
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ISO Sensitivity [SENSITIVITY] Picture Size [PICT.SIZE]
SCN1 SCN2
ISO sensitivity represents the sensitivity to When you select a larger picture size, you
light in values. If you set the ISO sensitivity can print pictures clearly.
higher, the camera becomes more suitable When you select a smaller picture size
for recording in dark places. (640k480 pixels), you can record more
• When setting to [AUTO], the ISO pictures. In addition, it is convenient to
sensitivity is automatically adjusted in the attach the picture to an e-mail or post it on
range described below according to the a website because the file size is small.
brightness.
DMC-LZ2: [ISO80] – [ISO200] 2560 (DMC-LZ2) 2560k1920 pixels
DMC-LZ1: [ISO64] – [ISO200] 2304 (DMC-LZ1) 2304k1728 pixels
(It can be adjusted from [ISO100] to 2048 (DMC-LZ2) 2048k1536 pixels
[ISO400] when using the flash.) 1600 1600k1200 pixels
(Common to DMC-LZ2/DMC-LZ1)
1280 1280k960 pixels
ISO sensitivity 80 400 640 640k480 pixels
(DMC-LZ2)
HDTV 1920k1080 pixels
64 400
(DMC-LZ1) • For details on how to playback pictures
recorded using [HDTV] mode on a
Use in bright
Not High-Definition TV (HDTV has a 16:9
places Suitable
suitable aspect), refer to P84.
(e.g. outdoors)
• Both ends of the pictures recorded using
Use in dark Not [HDTV] mode may be cut off in printing.
Suitable
places suitable Check the picture before printing. (P101)
Shutter speed Slow Fast
Noise Less Increased
• In motion image mode [ ], the picture
size is fixed to 320k240 pixels.
• In simple mode [ ], motion image mode • Pictures may appear like a mosaic
[ ] or scene mode (P57), ISO depending on the subject or the recording
sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO]. (In [NIGHT condition.
SCENERY] in scene mode, it is fixed to • The number of recordable pictures
[ISO80] (DMC-LZ2)/[ISO64] (DMC-LZ1).) depends on the subject.
• To avoid picture noise, we recommend • The number of remaining pictures
decreasing the ISO sensitivity or setting displayed on the screen may not
[PICT.ADJ.] to [NATURAL]. (P69) correspond with recorded frames.
• Refer to P22 for the number of recordable
pictures.
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Quality [QUALITY] Audio Recording [AUDIO REC.]

(DMC-LZ2 only)
SCN1 SCN2
SCN1 SCN2
You can select 2 types of quality
(compression rate) according to the usage You can take a picture with audio.
of the picture. • When you set [AUDIO REC.] to [ON],
Fine (Low compression): [ ] appears on the screen.
This type gives priority to picture • When you start recording by focusing on
quality. Picture quality will be high. the subject and pressing the shutter
button, the audio recording will be
Standard (High compression):
automatically stopped in about 5 seconds.
This type gives priority to the
There is no need to keep pressing the
number of recordable pictures and
shutter button.
records standard quality pictures.
• Audio is recorded from the built-in
microphone of the camera.
• Pictures may appear like a mosaic • If you press the [MENU] button during the
depending on the subject or the recording audio recording, the audio recording will
condition. be canceled. The audio cannot be
• The number of recordable pictures recorded.
depends on the subject. • You cannot record pictures with audio in
• The number of remaining pictures auto bracket or burst mode.
displayed on the screen may not • When audio is recorded with each picture,
correspond with recorded frames. the total number of pictures that can be
• Refer to P22 for the number of recordable stored on each card will slightly decrease.
pictures.
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AF Mode [AF MODE]

• When setting to 3-area-focusing, pictures
SCN1 SCN2 may become still while being focused on,
however, this is not a malfunction.
5-area-focusing: • When using the digital zoom or when you
The camera focuses on any of take pictures in dark places, the AF area
5 focus areas. You can record a is displayed on the center of the screen
picture in free composition without with a size wider than usual.
limiting the position of the subject.
3-area-focusing:
The camera focuses on any of the F4.5 1/60
left, center and right of the screen.
• When multiple AF areas (max. 5 areas)
This mode allows you to focus on
light at the same time, the camera is
the subject faster than any other
focusing on all the AF areas.
modes in AF mode.
The focus position is not predetermined
because it is set to the position that the
camera automatically determines at the
time of focusing. If you want to determine
the focus position to take pictures, switch
the AF mode to 1-area-focusing mode.
1-area-focusing:
The camera focuses on the subject
in AF area on the center of the
screen.
Spot-focusing:
The camera focuses on the limited
and narrow area in the screen.
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Slow Shutter [SLOW SHUTTER] Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM]
SCN1 SCN2 SCN1 SCN2
The shutter speed can be automatically It is possible to further magnify a subject

adjusted. However, if you want brighter already magnified 6 times with the optical
pictures, you can manually select a slower zoom 4 more times with the digital zoom,
shutter speed. This is especially effective if thereby reaching a maximum of 24 times.
you want to take pictures where both the
∫ Entering the digital zoom range
night landscape and the subject are bright,
When you rotate the zoom lever to the
using [NIGHT PORTRAIT] in scene mode
extreme Tele position, the on-screen zoom
(P57).
indication may momentarily pause. This is
The slow shutter speed values you can
not a malfunction.
select are: [1/8 – ], [1/4 – ], [1/2 – ] and [1 – ].
You can enter the digital zoom range by
Slow shutter continuously rotating the zoom lever to Tele
1/8 – 1– or releasing the zoom lever once and then
setting
rotate it to Tele again.
Brightness Darker Brighter
Jitter Less More
W T
∫ Example
W T
1 Optical zoom
2 Digital zoom
1/8– 1– • When using the digital zoom, the picture

quality becomes deteriorated.
• Usually, set to [1/8 –] to take pictures. • In the digital zoom range, the stabilizer
(When you select slow shutter speed function may not be effective.
values other than [1/8 – ], [ ] appears • We recommend using a tripod.
on the lower left of the LCD monitor.) • The indicated zoom magnification is an
• When you set shutter speed slower on approximation.
[SLOW SHUTTER], we recommend using • The AF area is displayed with a size wider
a tripod because jitters become easier to than usual and set only to a point on the
occur. center of the screen in the digital zoom
• You cannot set the slow shutter in range. (P67)
[NIGHT SCENERY] and [FIREWORKS] in
scene mode. (P57)
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Color Effect [COL.EFFECT] Picture Adjustment [PICT.ADJ.]
You can use 4 types of color effects Use this function according to the recording
depending on the atmosphere of the situation and the atmosphere of the picture.
picture.
NATURAL The picture becomes softer.
COOL The picture becomes bluish. VIVID The picture becomes sharper.
WARM The picture becomes reddish.
B/W The picture becomes black and
white. • When you take pictures in dark places,
SEPIA The picture becomes sepia. noise may become visible. To avoid noise,
we recommend setting [PICT.ADJ.] to
[NATURAL].
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Playback (advanced)
Playback (advanced)
Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Images

∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding
During motion image playback, keep
∫ Pictures with audio (DMC-LZ2 only) pressing 2/1.
Select the picture with audio icon [ ] 1: Fast forward
and play back the audio. 2: Fast rewind
• When releasing the button, it turns to
2560
normal motion image playback.
100 _ 0001 ∫ To pause
PLAY AUDIO 1/5 Press 3 during motion image playback.
• Press 3 again to cancel pause.
• You can record audio on DMC-LZ2.

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However, you cannot play audio only
with the camera. When you want to
play audio, connect the camera to TV
(P84) or PC (P86).
∫ Motion images • You cannot record audio on DMC-LZ1.
Select the picture with the motion image • The picture with audio cannot be resized
icon [ ] and play back the motion (P78) or trimmed (P79).
images. • You cannot use the zoom function while
playing back or pausing motion images.
• The file format that can be played back
with the camera is QuickTime Motion
100 _ 0001
PLAY MOTION 1/5 JPEG.
IMAGE • Some QuickTime Motion JPEG files
recorded by a PC or other equipment may
not be played back with the camera.
• When playing back motion images that
10:00 DEC. 1.2005 have been recorded with other equipment,
the quality of images may be deteriorated
or it may not be possible to play them
back.
• When using a high capacity card, it is
• The cursor displayed during
possible that fast rewinding may be slower
playback corresponds to 3/4/
than usual.
2/1.
• Motion image playback stops and the
normal playback is restored by pressing
4.
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Playback (advanced)
Using the [PLAY] mode menu

: [ROTATE DISP.] (P72)
You can use various functions in playback : [ROTATE] (P72)

mode such as a rotating function or
protections for recorded pictures. : [PROTECT] (P75)
Menu items
: [DPOF PRINT] (P73)
PLAY 1/
2 : [SLIDE SHOW] (P76)
ROTATE DISP. ON
ROTATE : [AUDIO DUB.] (DMC-LZ2 only)
PROTECT (P77)
DPOF PRINT
SLIDE SHOW : [RESIZE] (P78)
SELECT EXIT MENU
: [TRIMMING] (P79)
MENU
: [COPY] (P81)
: [FORMAT] (P82)
• When rotating the zoom lever toward T or

W, the page of the menu screen can be
forwarded or reversed.
• After selecting a menu item with the
operation described above, make settings
for each menu.
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Playback (advanced)
Displaying pictures in a Rotating the Picture [ROTATE]

direction at the time of You can rotate the recorded pictures in
recording [ROTATE DISP.] steps of 90° and display them.
This mode allows you to display pictures
∫ Example
recorded by holding the camera vertically
When rotating clockwise ( )
or pictures rotated in [ROTATE] function in
the rotated direction. Original
picture
1 Select [ON] to set it.
PLAY 1/2
ROTATE DISP. OFF

ROTATE ON
PROTECT
1 Select the picture to be rotated
DPOF PRINT and set it.
SLIDE SHOW
SELECT SET EXIT MENU ROTATE 2560
100 _ 0001
1/5
• When you select [OFF], the pictures are

displayed without being rotated.
• Refer to P49 for how to play back SELECT SET EXIT MENU
pictures.
• When you take pictures by holding the

camera vertically, read “Tips for taking • Pictures recorded in motion image
good pictures” on P32 carefully. mode [ ] and protected pictures
• The direction detection function (P33) cannot be rotated.
may not work properly on pictures
recorded by aiming the camera up or
down.
• Only still pictures in normal playback can
be rotated. When playing back rotated
pictures in zoom playback or multi
playback, pictures appear in original
orientation.
• You can rotate and display pictures by
using [ROTATE] function even if you do
not take pictures by holding the camera
vertically.
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Playback (advanced)
2 Select the direction to rotate the Setting the Picture to be

picture. Printed and the Number of
Prints [DPOF PRINT]
ROTATE DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a
system that allows the user to select which
pictures are to be printed, how many copies
of each picture will be printed or whether
the recording date is to be printed on
compatible photo printers or commercial
photo printing services.
SELECT SET EXIT MENU For details, ask photo printing servicer.
MENU When you want to use commercial photo
printing servicer to print pictures recorded
2 times in the built-in memory, copy them onto the
card (P81) and then set the DPOF setting.
The picture rotates clockwise in For more information please visit:
steps of 90°. http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/
The picture rotates white_e.htm
counter-clockwise in steps of 90°.
1 Select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or
[CANCEL].
• When you play back pictures on a PC, you
cannot play back pictures keeping the PLAY 1/2
rotated direction without an OS or ROTATE DISP. ON
software compatible with Exif.
ROTATE
• Exif is the file format for still pictures, to
PROTECT
which recording information and other can
DPOF PRINT SINGLE
be added, established by JEITA [Japan
SLIDE SHOW MULTI
Electronics and Information Technology
SELECT CANCEL
EXIT MENU
Industries Association].
• When [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [OFF],
[ROTATE] function is disabled.
• When pictures are recorded by holding
the camera vertically, the pictures are
played back vertically (the pictures are
rotated).
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∫ Single setting ∫ To cancel all settings
Select the picture and set the number of Select [YES] to cancel all settings.
prints.
CANCEL ALL DPOF
DPOF SET THIS
1 100 _ 0001 CANCEL ALL DPOF
1/18 PRINT SETTINGS?
NO
YES
COUNT 1 DATE DISPLAY SELECT SET

SELECT EXIT MENU MENU
MENU
2 times • When a card is not inserted, DPOF print

• The number of prints can be set from 0 to settings on the built-in memory are
999. canceled. When a card is inserted, DPOF
• The number of prints icon [ ] appears. print settings on the card are canceled.
• When the number of prints is set to “0”,
DPOF print setting is canceled. ∫ To print the date
You can set/cancel the printing with the
∫ Multi setting recorded date by pressing the [DISPLAY]
Select the pictures and set the number button after setting the number of prints.
of prints.
DPOF SET THIS
DPOF SET MULTI 1 100 _ 0001
1 DATE 1/18
7 8 9
10 11 12 COUNT 1 DATE DISPLAY

COUNT 1 DATE DISPLAY SELECT EXIT MENU
SELECT EXIT MENU
• The date print icon [ DATE ] appears.
MENU • When using the software “SD Viewer for
DSC” in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can
2 times print pictures with the date by setting the
• Repeat the above procedure. position on the print preview screen. For
• The number of prints can be set from 0 to details, refer to the separate operating
999. instructions about PC connection.
• The number of prints icon [ ] appears. • When you go to a photo studio for digital
• When the number of prints is set to “0”, printing, be sure to order the printing of
DPOF print setting is canceled. the date additionally if required.
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• The date may not be printed depending
on photo studios or printers even if you set Preventing Accidental Erasure
the date print. For further information, ask of the Picture [PROTECT]
the photo studio or refer to the operating You can set the protection for the pictures
instructions of the printer. which you do not want to be deleted by
accident.
• DPOF print setting is a convenient 1 Select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or

function when you print pictures with [CANCEL].
printers supporting PictBridge. (P88)
• DPOF is an abbreviation of Digital Print PLAY 1/2
Order Format. This feature allows you to ROTATE DISP. ON
write print information into the media and ROTATE
to use such information on the PROTECT SINGLE
DPOF-compliant system.
DPOF PRINT MULTI
• If the file is not based on the DCF
SLIDE SHOW CANCEL
standard, the DPOF print setting cannot
be set. DCF is an abbreviation of [Design SELECT EXIT MENU
rule for Camera File system], stipulated by
JEITA [Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association].
• When setting the DPOF print on the ∫ Single setting
camera, delete any previous DPOF print Select the picture and set/cancel the
settings made by other equipment. protection.
PROTECT THIS
100 _ 0001
1/5
SELECT
SET/CANCEL EXIT MENU
MENU
2 times
SET The protect icon [ ] appears.

CANCEL The protect icon [ ]
disappears.
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Playback (advanced)
∫ Multi setting/To cancel all settings
Perform the same operation as in “Setting Playing Back with Slide Show
the Picture to be Printed and the Number of [SLIDE SHOW]
Prints [DPOF PRINT]”. (P73– 75)
1 Set the items of the Slide Show.
• If you want to delete protected pictures, SLIDE SHOW

cancel the protect setting first. START
• While this feature protects the pictures
DURATION 1SEC.
from accidental erasure, formatting the
AUDIO 2SEC.
card will permanently delete all data.
3SEC.
(P82)
5SEC.
• The protect setting may not be effective in
other equipment. SELECT SET EXIT MENU
• Sliding the Card Write-Protect switch A
on the SD Memory Card to [LOCK]
prevents the picture from deletion even if
the protection is not set.
DURATION It can be set to 1, 2, 3 or
5 seconds.
AUDIO¢ By setting it to [ON], the
(DMC-LZ2 audio of the pictures with
only) audio can be played back
during Slide Show.
• The following functions cannot be used ¢When the camera is connected to TV
with protected pictures. (P84), the audio can be played back.
– [ROTATE] (P72)
2 Select [START].
– [AUDIO DUB.] (DMC-LZ2 only) (P77)
SLIDE SHOW
START
DURATION 1SEC.
AUDIO OFF
SELECT EXIT MENU
3 By pressing the [MENU] button,

the Slide Show stops.
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∫ SD Slide Show
If you insert a card including the SD Adding Audio to Recorded
Slide Show edited with the [SD Viewer for Pictures [AUDIO DUB.]
DSC] which is in the supplied CD-ROM, (DMC-LZ2 only)
and then turn the camera on in playback You can record the audio after taking a
mode, the confirmation screen appears. picture (max. 10 seconds per picture).
Select [YES] and press 1 to start the SD
1 Select the picture and start audio
Slide Show. Select [NO] and press 1 to
recording.
start normal playback.
• Pictures set with the DPOF Slide Show by AUDIO 2560
the [SD Viewer for DSC] cannot be played DUB. 100 _ 0001
back as a Slide Show. 1/5
• Motion images cannot be played back in

the Slide Show. SELECT
• When you play back pictures with audio, START EXIT MENU
the next picture appears after the
playback of the audio is finished (when
[AUDIO] is set to [ON]). (DMC-LZ2 only)
• When audio has already been
recorded, the confirmation screen
appears. Press 4 to select [YES], and
press 1 to start audio recording. (The
original audio is overwritten.)
• The audio dubbing cannot be used with
the following pictures.
– Motion images
– Protected pictures
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2 Stop audio recording. Resizing the Pictures [RESIZE]

This function is useful if you want to reduce
AUDIO 2560
the file size of the picture in cases when it
DUB. 100 _ 0001 needs to be attached to an e-mail or
1/5
uploaded to a website.
1 Select the picture and set it.
STOP RESIZE 2560

100 _ 0001
MENU
1/5
2 times
• The audio recording stops by pressing
the 4 button. SELECT
• Even if you do not press 4, after about SET EXIT MENU
10 seconds, the audio recording stops
automatically.
• The following pictures cannot be

resized.
– Pictures equal to or smaller than
640k480 pixels
– Pictures recorded after setting the
picture size to [HDTV]
– Motion images
– Pictures with audio (DMC-LZ2 only)
• It may not be possible to resize pictures
recorded with other equipment.
2 Select the size and set it.
RESIZE 2560
100 _ 0001
2560 1/5
2048
SELECT
RESIZE EXIT MENU
• Sizes smaller than the recorded picture

are displayed.
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Playback (advanced)
• [2048]: 2048k1536 pixels
(DMC-LZ2 only) Trimming the Pictures
• [1600]: 1600k1200 pixels [TRIMMING]
• [1280]: 1280k960 pixels Use this function when you trim needed
• [640]: 640k480 pixels parts of the recorded picture.
3 Select [YES] or [NO] and set it. 1 Select the picture to trim and set
it.
RESIZE
DELETE ORIGINAL TRIMMING 2560

PICTURE? 100 _ 0001
NO 1/5
YES
SELECT SET CANCEL MENU

SELECT
MENU SET EXIT MENU
2 times
• When you select [YES], the picture is
overwritten.
• The following pictures cannot be
When resized pictures are overwritten,
trimmed.
they cannot be restored.
– Pictures smaller than 640k480 pixels
• When the original picture is protected,
– Pictures recorded after setting the
you cannot overwrite the resized
picture size to [HDTV]
picture.
– Motion images
When you select [NO], a resized picture
– Pictures with audio (DMC-LZ2 only)
is newly created.
• It may not be possible to trim pictures
recorded with other equipment.
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• When you select [YES], the picture is
2 Enlarge or decrease the picture. overwritten.
When trimmed pictures are overwritten,
TRIMMING 2560 they cannot be restored.
100 _ 0001 • When the original picture is protected,
1/5 you cannot overwrite the trimmed
picture.
When you select [NO], a trimmed
picture is newly created.
ZOOM EXIT MENU
W T
• Pictures will not be displayed in the
rotated direction even if [ROTATE DISP.] is
set to [ON]. (P72)
• The picture size of the trimmed pictures
3 Shift the picture and press the may become smaller than that of the
shutter button to set. original one depending on the cut size.
• The picture quality of the trimmed picture
will be deteriorated.
TRIMMING 2560
100 _ 0001
1/5
ZOOM
TRIM:SHUTTER EXIT MENU
4 Select [YES] or [NO] and set it.
TRIMMING
DELETE ORIGINAL
PICTURE?
NO
YES
SELECT SET CANCEL MENU

MENU
2 times
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Playback (advanced)
Copying Picture Data [COPY] 2 Select pictures to be copied and

Use this function when you want to copy set them.
recorded picture data from the built-in
memory to the card and vice versa. COPY 2560
100 _ 0001
1 Select the direction to copy the 1/5
picture data.
PLAY 2/2
SELECT
AUDIO DUB. SET EXIT MENU
RESIZE
TRIMMING
COPY
FORMAT • When you copy pictures from the
SELECT EXIT MENU built-in memory to the card, all pictures
are selected at one time and this screen
does not appear.
3 Select [YES] and set it.

• : (The illustration is the screen when
All pictures are copied from the built-in pictures are copied from the built-in
memory to the card at one time. memory to the card.)
(Proceed to step 3.)
• : COPY
Pictures are copied from the card to the
built-in memory one by one. COPY PICTURES FROM
(Follow the procedure from step 2.) BUILT-IN MEMORY TO
MEMORY CARD ?
NO
YES
• When you copy pictures from the card

to the built-in memory, the message
[COPY THIS PICTURE TO BUILT-IN
MEMORY?] appears.
• If you turn the camera off or operate for
other functions before the copy is
completed, the data in the built-in
memory or the card may be damaged
or lost.
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Initializing the Built-in Memory/

• If you copy the data from the built-in the Card [FORMAT]
memory to the card, we recommend using
a card which has more free space than 1 Select [YES] to format the
the built-in memory (about 14 MB). medium.
• If a picture having the same name as the (The illustration is the screen when the
name of picture to be copied exists in the built-in memory is formatted.)
copy destination, the picture will not be
copied. FORMAT
• When you copy the data from the built-in
memory to the card and if the free space DELETE ALL DATA
on the destination recording medium is ON THE BUILT-IN MEMORY?
not sufficient, the picture data can only be NO
copied halfway. YES
• DPOF settings on the original picture data
will not be copied. Set DPOF settings SELECT SET
again after the copy is completed. (P73)
• Only files conforming to DCF standard
(P49, 75) can be copied. (Files which do
not conform to DCF standard cannot be • When a card is not inserted, you can
copied.) format the built-in memory. When a
• It may take time to copy the data. card is inserted, you can format the
• Pictures which are recorded or edited with card.
other equipment may not be copied.
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• Usually, it is not necessary to format the

built-in memory and the card. Format
them when the message [BUILT-IN
MEMORY ERROR] or [MEMORY CARD
ERROR] appears.
• If the built-in memory or the card has been
formatted by a PC or other equipment,
format it on the camera again.
• Once the built-in memory or the card is
formatted, all data including protected
images are irretrievably erased. Please
confirm that all data is transferred to
your PC before proceeding with format
function.
• During formatting, do not turn the camera
off.
• When you format the built-in memory or
the card, use batteries with sufficient
battery power (P14) or AC adaptor
(DMW-AC1; optional).
• When the SD Memory Card Write-Protect
switch is slid to [LOCK], you cannot format
the card.
• It may take longer to format the built-in
memory than the card. (Max. about
15 sec.)
• If the built-in memory or the card cannot
be formatted, consult your nearest
servicenter.
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033

or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com
For Canadian assistance, please call:

1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
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Playback (advanced)
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen

∫ Playing back pictures with the
supplied cable 3 Turn the TV on and select external
The procedure for DMC-LZ2 is described input.
below. In the case of DMC-LZ1, connect
4 Turn the camera on and then set
the TV and the [V.OUT] terminal on the
the mode dial to playback mode
camera with the video cable (supplied).
[ ].
• Turn the camera and the TV off.
∫ Viewing pictures in other countries
When setting [VIDEO OUT] on the
[SETUP] menu, you can view images on
the TV in other countries (regions) which
DIGITAL use the NTSC or PAL system.
• Even if you set menu selection for
AV OUT [VIDEO OUT] to [PAL], the output signal is
DC IN
still NTSC in the recording mode.
3V
∫ Playback pictures on TV with SD

Memory Card slot
A recorded SD Memory Card can be
played back on TVs with an SD Memory
Card slot.
If you play back pictures recorded using
[HDTV] mode on a High-Definition TV,
1 Connect the AV cable A (HDTV has 16:9 aspect) the picture quality
(supplied) to the [AV OUT] socket will be better.
of the camera. (MultiMediaCard may not be played back
• Connect the AV cable with the [ ] on TV with SD Memory Card slot.)
mark facing the [1] mark on the
[AV OUT] socket.
• Hold the plug B to push into or pull out. • Do not use any other AV cables
(DMC-LZ2)/video cables (DMC-LZ1)
2 Connect the AV cable to the video except the supplied one.
input and the audio input sockets • Read the TV operating instructions too.
of the TV. • Audio playback is in monaural.
• 1 Yellow: to the video input socket (DMC-LZ2 only)
• 2 White: to the audio input socket
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Before Connecting to the PC or the Printer

[ : USB MODE]
Select the USB communication system

before connecting the camera to your PC or • When [PC] is selected, the camera is
your printer with the USB connection cable connected via USB Mass Storage
(supplied). communication system.
Set the items on [USB MODE] in the • When [PictBridge (PTP)] is selected, the
[SETUP] menu. (P24) camera is connected via PTP (Picture
Transfer Protocol) communication system.
1 Select [USB MODE].
SETUP 2/
3
CLOCK SET
NO.RESET
RESET
USB MODE PC
VIDEO OUT NTSC
SELECT EXIT MENU

MENU
2 Select [PC] or [PictBridge (PTP)].
USB MODE
PC
PictBridge
(PTP)
SELECT SET
MENU
• If you connect the camera to a PC,

select [PC]. (P86)
• If you connect the camera to a printer
supporting PictBridge, select
[PictBridge (PTP)]. (P88)
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If you use Windows® 98/98SE, install the Select [Cancel] to close the indications
USB driver and then connect it to the and disconnect the camera from the
computer. PC. Connect the camera after you set
(When using Windows Me/2000/XP, Mac [USB MODE] again.
OS 9.x, Mac OS X, you do not have to
install the USB driver. Refer to the separate 2 Connect the camera to a PC via
operating instructions about PC connection the USB connection cable A
for the installation of the USB driver.) (supplied).
• Connect the USB connection cable with
the [ ] mark facing the [1] mark on
the [DIGITAL] socket.
• Hold the plug C to push into or pull out.
ACCESS
D: This message appears during data

DIGITAL transfer.
AV OUT
[Windows]
DC IN The drive appears on the [My Computer]
3V folder.
• If it is the first time you are connecting the
camera to a PC, the required driver is
installed automatically so that the camera
can be recognized by the Windows Plug
and Play, then it appears on the
[My Computer] folder.
[Macintosh]
The drive is displayed on the screen.
• When you connect the camera with the
A: USB connection cable (supplied) card inserted, the drive is shown on the
B: AC adaptor (DMW-AC1; optional) screen as untitled.
• When you connect the camera without the
1 Turn the camera on and then set card (with the built-in memory used), the
[USB MODE] on the [SETUP] drive is titled as “LUMIX”.
menu to [PC]. (P85)
• If you set [USB MODE] to [PictBridge
(PTP)] and then connect the camera to
the PC, messages may appear on the
screen of the PC.
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∫ Folder Composition • If the remaining battery power becomes
The folder structure of the built-in memory, low during communication, the status
the card or MultiMediaCard is displayed as indicator blinks and the alarm beeps. In
the illustration below. this case, stop the communication at
once.
≥Built-in memory DCIM • While [ACCESS] is being displayed, do
≥SD Memory Card
100_PANA not disconnect the USB connection cable.
≥MultiMediaCard
1 • When the OS of your PC is Windows
2000 and you connect the camera to
100_PANA
the PC with the USB connection cable,
P1000001.JPG
do not replace the card with the
2 3
camera connected to the PC. The
P1000002.JPG
information in the card may be
damaged.
P1000999.JPG
• Do not use any other USB connection
101_PANA cables except the supplied one.
• For more information, refer to the separate
999_PANA operating instructions about PC
MISC connection.
• Also refer to the operating instructions of
1 Folder number
the PC.
2 File number
• If the card is not inserted when the
3 JPG: pictures
camera is connected to a PC, you can edit
MOV: motion images
or access the picture data in the built-in
Files will be saved in each folder as follows.
memory. If the card is inserted, you can
DCIM Folders from [100_PANA] to edit or access the picture data in it.
[999_PANA] • You cannot switch the recording medium
100_PANA Pictures/motion images between the built-in memory and the card
while the camera is connected to the PC.
MISC Files on which the DPOF
When you want to switch the recording
print settings are recorded
medium, disconnect the USB connection
• When recording, up to 999 picture data cable, insert (or remove) the card and
can be included in 1 folder. If the number then connect the USB connection cable to
of picture data exceeds 999, another the PC again.
folder will be created.
• When you reset the file number or the ∫ PictBridge (PTP) setting
folder number, select [NO.RESET] in the Even if you set the [USB MODE] to
[SETUP] menu. (P24) [PictBridge (PTP)], you can connect to the
PC only when the OS is Windows XP
Home Edition, Windows XP Professional or
• If the remaining battery power is Mac OS X.
exhausted during communication, the • You can only load pictures from the
recorded data may be damaged. When camera and cannot write them on the card
you connect the camera to the PC, use or delete them.
batteries with sufficient battery power • When there are 1000 or more pictures on
(P14) or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC1; a card, the pictures may not be imported.
optional).
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Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer

By connecting the camera directly to a • Connect the USB connection cable with
printer supporting PictBridge via the USB the [ ] mark facing the [1] mark on
connection cable (supplied), you can select the [DIGITAL] socket.
the pictures to be printed or start printing • Hold the plug C to push into or pull out.
on the LCD monitor.
When the DPOF Select [SINGLE
Set the print settings such as print quality
Print is not set. PICTURE]. (P89)
on the printer beforehand. (Read the printer
operating instructions.) When the DPOF Select [DPOF
Print is set. (P73) PICTURE]. (P90)
• It may take time to print some pictures.

Therefore, use batteries with sufficient
battery power (P14) or the AC adaptor
(DMW-AC1; optional) when you connect
to a printer.
• If the remaining battery power becomes
DIGITAL low during communication, the status
indicator blinks and the alarm beeps. In
AV OUT this case, stop the communication at
DC IN
3V
once.
• Disconnect the USB connection cable
after printing.
• Do not use any other USB connection
cables except the supplied one.
• If the card is not inserted when the
camera is connected to a printer, you can
edit or access the picture data in the
built-in memory. If the card is inserted, you
can edit or access the picture data in it.
• You cannot switch the recording medium
A: USB connection cable (supplied) between the built-in memory and the card
B: AC adaptor (DMW-AC1; optional) while the camera is connected to the
printer. When you want to switch the
1 Turn the camera on and then set recording medium, disconnect the USB
[USB MODE] on the [SETUP] connection cable, insert (or remove) the
menu to [PictBridge (PTP)]. (P85) card and then connect the USB
connection cable to the printer again.
2 Turn on the printer.
3 Connect the camera to a printer
via the USB connection cable A
(supplied).
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∫ Single picture • [PRINT WITH DATE]
1 Select a picture to be printed. Settings on the printer are

prioritized.
PictBridge 2560
OFF Date is not printed.
100 _ 0001 ON Date is printed.
1/5 • If the printer does not support date
PLEASE SELECT printing, the date cannot be printed on the
THE PICTURE TO PRINT
picture.
• [NUM. OF PRINTS]
SELECT PRINT
Set the number of prints.
• [PAPER SIZE]
(Possible paper sizes on the camera)
• A message disappears in about The items are listed on 1/2 and 2/2. Press
2 seconds. 4 to select the desired item.
2 Set the print settings. 1/2
Settings on the printer are
SINGLE PICTURE
prioritized.
PRINT START L/3.5qk5q 89 mmk127 mm
PRINT WITH DATE
2L/5qk7q 127 mmk178 mm
NUM. OF PRINTS OFF
POSTCARD 100 mmk148 mm
PAPER SIZE ON
PAGE LAYOUT A4 210 mmk297 mm
SELECT SET CANCEL MENU 2/2¢
CARD SIZE 54 mmk85.6 mm
10k15cm 100 mmk150 mm
4qk6q 101.6 mmk152.4 mm
• The items which are not supported by 8qk10q 203.2 mmk254 mm
the printer are displayed in gray and
LETTER 216 mmk279.4 mm
cannot be selected.
• When you want to print pictures in a ¢These items cannot be displayed when
paper size or a layout which is not the printer does not support the paper
supported by the camera, set [PAPER sizes.
SIZE] or [PAGE LAYOUT] to [ ] and
then set the paper size or the layout on
the printer. (For details, refer to the
operating instructions of the printer.)
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• [PAGE LAYOUT] ∫ DPOF picture
(Possible layouts on the camera) • Set the DPOF print with the camera in
advance. (P73)
Settings on the printer are
prioritized. 1 Select [DPOF PICTURE].
1 page with no frame print
PictBridge
1 page with frame print
2 pages print
4 pages print SINGLE PICTURE
DPOF PICTURE
3 Select [PRINT START] and then
print out the picture.
SELECT SET
SINGLE PICTURE
PRINT START
PRINT WITH DATE
NUM. OF PRINTS 1 • When printing under the new settings,
PAPER SIZE disconnect the USB connection cable
PAGE LAYOUT and connect it to the printer again.
• You can change the DPOF print setting
SELECT CANCEL MENU by pressing the [MENU] button. (P73)
2 Select [PRINT START] and then

print out the picture.
• Press the [MENU] button to cancel
printing. DPOF
PRINT START
PAPER SIZE
PAGE LAYOUT
SELECT CANCEL MENU
• Refer to P89 for print setting.

• Press the [MENU] button to cancel
printing.
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∫ Setting the date printing with the ∫ Layout printing
DPOF print in advance • When printing a picture several times
When the printer supports the date printing on 1 sheet of paper
by DPOF setting, we recommend setting For example, if you want to print a picture
the date printing with the DPOF print in 4 times on 1 sheet of paper, set [PAGE
advance. (P74) The recording date can be LAYOUT] to [ ] and then set the
printed by selecting [DPOF PICTURE] to number of prints to 4 for the picture on
start printing. [NUM. OF PRINTS].
• When printing different pictures on
1 sheet of paper (only in DPOF
• Do not disconnect the USB connection printing)
cable when the cable disconnection For example, if you want to print 4 different
warning icon [ ] is indicated. pictures on 1 sheet of paper, set [PAGE
• When the [¥] indication lights in orange LAYOUT] to [ ] and then set the
during printing, the camera is receiving an number of prints to 1 on [COUNT] in
error message from the printer. Make sure DPOF print setting (P73) for each of the
there is no malfunction on the printer after 4 pictures.
finishing printing.
• In DPOF print, if the total number of prints
or the number of printed pictures is high,
pictures may be printed several times.
(The indication of the remaining number of
prints is different from the setting,
however, this is not a malfunction.)
• The setting on the printer may have
priority over the setting on the camera in
the date print. Also check the date print
setting on the printer.
• If the printer does not support date
printing, the date cannot be printed on the
picture.
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Others
Screen Display
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
ISO100 2560
10
24 5 11
12
23
13
22
14
21
20
19
F2.8 1/25 15
18 17 16
∫ In recording
1 Recording mode 15 Current date and time (P23)
• This is displayed for about 5 seconds
2 Flash mode (P40)
when turning the camera on, setting
3 Burst (P47) the clock and after switching from the
: Audio recording (DMC-LZ2 only) playback mode to the recording mode.
(P55, 66)
Zoom/Digital zoom (P39, 68)
4 White balance (P63) W T 20X
5 ISO sensitivity (P65) 16 Shutter speed (P31)
6 Focus (P31) 17 Aperture value (P31)
7 Picture size (P65) 18 Exposure compensation (P44)
8 Quality (P66) 19 Slow shutter (P68)
: Jitter alert (P33)
20 Auto bracket (P45)
9 Battery indication (P14)
21 AF area (P31)
10 Color effect (P69)
22 Spot AF area (P67)
11 Picture/Time remain
23 Self-timer (P43)
In Motion image mode: e.g. 11S
12 Built-in memory/card (P20)
24 Optical image stabilizer (P46)
: Built-in memory
: Card
13 Recording state
14 Histogram (P29)
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1 2 3 4
13 5 5
12 6
7
8
11
10 9 BACKLIGHT
∫ Recording in simple mode

1 Flash mode (P40) 10 Current date and time (P23)
• This is displayed for about 5 seconds
2 Focus (P31)
when turning the camera on, setting
3 Picture mode (P35) the clock and after switching from the
: Jitter alert (P33) playback mode to the simple mode.
4 Battery indication (P14) Zoom (P39)
5 Pictures remaining W T 1X
6 Built-in memory/card (P20) 11 Backlight compensation (P37)
: Built-in memory 12 Self-timer (P43)
: Card
13 Burst (P47)
7 Recording state
8 AF area (P31)
9 Operation for backlight compensation
(P37)
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 2560
100 _ 0001 8
13 PLAY AUDIO 1/5 9
10
F2.8 1/25 ISO100 AUTO 11

10:00 DEC. 1.2005 12
∫ In playback
1 Playback mode 11 Recording information
2 Number of DPOF prints (P73) (Recording mode/Aperture value/
Shutter speed/ISO sensitivity/Flash
3 Protected picture (P75) mode/White balance)
4 Picture with audio (DMC-LZ2 only) • It will be displayed when the
(P70) [DISPLAY] button is pressed.
5 Picture size (P65) 12 Recorded date and time

: In Motion image mode 13 Audio playback (DMC-LZ2 only) (P70)
6 Quality (P66) PLAY MOTION
/ : In Motion image mode IMAGE : In Motion image mode
(P55)
Simple mode (P35):
: ENLARGE
: 4qk6q/10k15cm
: E-MAIL
7 Battery indication (P14)
8 Folder number, file number (P87),
built-in memory/card (P20)
9 Page number/Total pictures
10 Histogram (P29)
• It will be displayed when the
[DISPLAY] button is pressed.
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Cautions for Use

∫ Optimal Use of the Camera Make sure to use the supplied cords and
When carrying the camera, take care not cables. If you use optional accessories,
to drop or cause impact to it. use the cords and the cables supplied
with them.
• The lens or the outer case may be
destroyed by the strong shock, and it Do not extend the cords and the cables.
causes a malfunction of the camera.
Do not spray insecticides or volatile
Keep the camera away from magnetized chemicals onto the camera.
equipment (such as a microwave oven, • If the camera is sprayed with such
chemicals, the camera body may be
TV, video game equipment, etc.).
• If you use the camera on or near a TV, damaged and the surface finish may peel
pictures and sounds may be disrupted off.
• Do not keep rubber or plastic products in
due to electromagnetic wave radiation.
• Do not use the camera near a cell phone contact with the camera for a long period
because doing so may cause noise to of time.
adversely affect the pictures and sounds.
• Recorded data may be damaged, or Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol
pictures may be distorted by strong for cleaning the camera.
• When cleaning the camera, remove the
magnetic fields created by speakers or
large motors. batteries or disconnect the AC adaptor
• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated (DMW-AC1; optional) from the electrical
outlet.
by a microprocessor may adversely affect
the camera, causing the disturbance of • The camera body may be deformed and
pictures and sounds. the surface finish may peel off.
• Wipe the camera with a soft, dry cloth. To
• If the camera is affected by magnetically
charged equipment and does not function remove stubborn stains, wipe with a cloth
properly, turn the camera off and remove that is soaked in a detergent diluted with
water and afterward finish wiping with a
the batteries or disconnect AC adaptor
(DMW-AC1; optional) and then insert the dry cloth.
batteries or connect AC adaptor again. • If you use a chemical cloth, follow the
instructions that come with the cloth.
Thereafter, turn the camera on.
• In case rain or other sources of water
Do not use the camera near radio splash onto the camera, wet a soft cloth
with tap water, wring it well, and use it to
transmitters or high-voltage lines.
• If you record near radio transmitters or wipe the camera body carefully. Then
high-voltage lines, recorded pictures or wipe it again with a dry cloth.
sounds may be adversely affected.
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∫ Card Do not allow the battery terminals to
Do not leave the card in places where come in contact with metal objects
there is high temperature or direct (such as necklaces, hairpins, etc.).
sunlight, or where electromagnetic • This can result in a short circuit or heat
waves or static electricity are easily generation and, if you touch the battery in
generated. this condition, you may be badly burned.
Do not bend or drop the card.
• The card may be damaged or the
recorded content may be damaged or
erased.
• Store the card in the card case or the
storage bag after use and when you store
or carry the card.
• Do not allow dirt, dust or water to enter the
terminals on the back of the card and do
not touch the terminals with your fingers.
∫ Batteries
When you will not be using the camera
for a long period of time, be sure to
remove the batteries.
• If the batteries are left in extremely high or
low temperatures, the terminals may rust
and cause malfunctions.
If you drop the batteries accidentally,
check to see if the battery body and
terminals are damaged.
• Inserting a damaged battery in the
camera will damage the camera.
When you go out, bring spare batteries.
• Be aware that the operating time of the
batteries will become shorter in low
temperatures such as outdoors at a ski
resort.
Dispose of unusable batteries.
• The batteries have a limited life.
• Do not throw the batteries into fire
because they may cause an explosion.
• Unusable batteries should be discarded in
accordance with battery recycling laws.
For information you can call the RBRC
hotline at 1-800-822-8837.
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Others
Message Display
Confirmation messages or error messages [NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-IN
will be displayed on the LCD monitor in MEMORY] / [NOT ENOUGH MEMORY IN
some cases. THE CARD]
Major messages are described below as There is no space left on the built-in
examples. memory or the memory card.
[CURRENT BATTERY TYPE SETTING: • When you copy pictures from the built-in
memory to the memory card (batch copy),
OXYRIDE] / [CURRENT BATTERY TYPE
SETTING: ALKALINE/Ni-MH] the pictures are copied until the capacity
If the type of batteries in use is different of the card becomes full.
from the one indicated in the message, [SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE
select the type of batteries on [BATTERY COPIED] / [COPY COULD NOT BE
TYPE] in the [SETUP] menu. (P24) COMPLETED]
[THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED] Pictures described below cannot be
Unlock [LOCK] of the Write-Protect switch copied.
• When there is a picture with the same
on the SD Memory Card. (P20)
name as the picture you want to copy on
[NO VALID IMAGE TO PLAY] the copy destination.
Play back after recording or after inserting • Files which do not comply with DCF
a card with a recorded picture. standard
[THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED] Moreover, pictures recorded or edited by
After canceling the protect setting, delete or other equipment may not be copied.
overwrite the picture. [BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR
[THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?]
DELETED ] / [SOME PICTURES CANNOT This message will be displayed when you
BE DELETED] format the built-in memory on the PC or
The pictures not based on the DCF remove the batteries without turning the
standard cannot be deleted. camera off. Format the built-in memory on
the camera again. The data on the built-in
[CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE ] /
memory will be deleted.
[CANNOT BE SET ON SOME PICTURES]
If the pictures are not based on the DCF
standard, the DPOF print cannot be set.
[NO ADDITIONAL DELETE SELECTIONS
CAN BE MADE]
You have exceeded the number of pictures
that can be set at once with [MULTI
DELETE]. Once delete the selected
pictures and then repeat deleting multiple
pictures.
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[MEMORY CARD ERROR
FORMAT THIS CARD?]
The format of the card cannot be
recognized by the camera. Format the card
again with the camera.
[PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND
THEN ON AGAIN]
This message appears when the camera
does not operate properly. Turn the camera
off and on. If the message persists, contact
the dealer or your nearest servicenter.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR]
Failed access to the card.
Insert the card again.
[READ ERROR]
Data reading error.
Play it back again.
[WRITE ERROR]
Data writing error.
Turn the camera off and remove the card.
Then insert the card and turn the camera
on again. Be sure that the camera is turned
off before removing or inserting the card to
avoid damage.
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Troubleshooting
If you put the menu back to the settings at 5: The camera is turned off immediately
the time of purchase, the conditions may be even after it is turned on.
improved. • Are the batteries exhausted?
Carry out the [RESET] in the [SETUP] – Replace them with batteries which
menu. (P24) have enough capacity. (When you use
Ni-MH batteries, charge them.)
∫ Batteries and the power source – If you leave the camera with turning it
1: The camera is turned off immediately on, the batteries are exhausted. Turn
even when the battery power is full. the camera off frequently by using the
The battery indication shows less economy mode (P54), the power save
than the actual remaining battery mode (P24), etc.
power even if new batteries are
inserted. ∫ Recording
• Is [BATTERY TYPE] selected correctly? 1: The picture cannot be recorded.
– Select the item on [BATTERY TYPE] • Is the mode dial correctly set?
in the [SETUP] menu. (P24) • Is there any memory capacity left on
the built-in memory or the card?
2: The camera cannot be operated even
– Before recording, delete some
when it is turned on.
pictures.
• Are the batteries inserted correctly?
• Use batteries that have been 2: The subject is not focused properly.
sufficiently charged when you use • The focus range varies depending on
Ni-MH batteries. the recording mode.
Rotate the mode dial to set to the
3: The LCD monitor is turned off even
proper mode for the distance to the
when the camera is turned on.
subject.
• Is the power save mode (P24) or
• Is the subject out of the focus range?
economy mode (P54) activated?
(P33)
– Press the shutter button halfway to
• When you cannot focus on the subject
cancel these modes.
even if you tried many times, turn the
• Are the batteries exhausted?
camera off once and turn it on again.
– Replace them with batteries which
have enough capacity. (When you use 3: The recorded picture is blurred.
Ni-MH batteries, charge them.) • When taking a picture in shaded areas
or indoors, the shutter speed becomes
4: The LCD monitor is turned off
slow and the optical image stabilizer
sometimes when the camera is turned
function may not work properly. In this
on.
case, we recommend holding the
• Is the LCD monitor turned off soon after
camera with both hands firmly to take
you take pictures with the flash?
pictures. When the [SLOW SHUTTER]
– While the flash is being charged, the
(P68) is set, we recommend using a
LCD monitor is turned off.
tripod.
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2: The flash is activated 2 times.
∫ LCD monitor • When you select AUTO/Red-eye
1: The brightness of the screen reduction [ ], the first flash is
becomes dark or bright for a moment. activated for red-eye prevention on the
• This phenomenon appears when subject (red-eye phenomenon) before
pressing the shutter button halfway to actually recording pictures. After the
set the aperture value and does not first flash, the flash is activated again for
affect the recorded pictures. recording.
2: The screen is too bright or dark.
∫ Playback
• Adjust the brightness of the screen.
1: Pictures being played are rotated and
3: Some pixels are inactive or always lit displayed in an unexpected direction.
on the LCD monitor. The camera has a function to
• These pixels do not affect the recorded automatically rotate and display pictures
pictures. recorded by holding the camera
This is not a malfunction. vertically.
4: Noise appears on the LCD monitor. (If you take pictures aiming the camera
• In dark places, noise may appear to up or down, the camera may recognize
maintain the brightness of the LCD that it is held vertically.)
monitor. • When [ROTATE DISP.] (P72) is set to
This does not affect the pictures you are [OFF], you can display the pictures
recording. without being rotated.
• You can rotate pictures with [ROTATE]
5: A vertical red line appears on the LCD
function (P72).
monitor.
• This is called smear. It is specific to 2: The picture is not played back.
CCD, not a malfunction. It appears • Is the mode dial set to playback [ ]?
when the subject has a bright part. It is • Is there a picture in the built-in memory
recorded on motion images, but not or the card?
recorded on still pictures. When a card is not inserted, the picture
data in the built-in memory appear.
∫ Flash When a card is inserted, the picture
1: Flash is not activated. data in the card appear. (P20)
• Is the flash setting set to Forced OFF
3: The picture played back looks rough.
[ ]?
Noise appears on the picture.
– Change the flash setting. (P40)
• Is the ISO sensitivity is high or is the
• The flash is not activated when in
shutter speed slow?
motion image mode [ ], [SCENERY],
– Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P65)
[NIGHT SCENERY], or [FIREWORKS]
– Set [PICT.ADJ.] to [NATURAL]. (P69)
in scene mode (P57) is selected.
– Take pictures in bright places.
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∫ TV, PC and printer ∫ Others

1: The picture does not appear on the 1: Unreadable language was selected by
television. mistake.
• Is the camera connected to the TV • Press the [MENU] button and select
correctly? [ ] icon on the [ SETUP] menu to
• Set the TV input to external input mode. set the desired language.
2: When connecting to a PC, pictures 2: The setting for the auto review
cannot be transferred. function is disabled.
• Is the camera connected to the PC • Is the camera in burst mode (P47), auto
correctly? bracket (P45) or motion image mode
• Is the camera recognized by the PC [ ] (P55), or is [AUDIO REC.] set to
correctly? [ON] (DMC-LZ2 only) (P66)?
• Set [USB MODE] to [PC]. (P85) – In these cases, you cannot set the
auto review function in the [SETUP]
3: The card is not recognized by the PC.
menu.
(The built-in memory is recognized.)
• Disconnect the USB connection cable 3: The lens clicks.
and then connect it again with the card • When brightness has changed due to
inserted into the camera. the zoom or the movement of the
camera or other, the lens may click and
4: The pictures cannot be printed with
the picture on the screen may be
the camera connected to printers.
• Is the printer supporting PictBridge? drastically changed, however, the
pictures are not affected.
– You cannot print pictures with printers
The sound is caused by automatic
which do not support PictBridge
adjustment of the aperture.
(P88).
It is not a malfunction.
• Set [USB MODE] to [PictBridge (PTP)].
(P85) 4: The clock setting is reset.
• If you do not use the camera for a long
5: Both ends of the picture recorded by
time, the clock setting may be reset.
setting the picture size to [HDTV]
When the message [PLEASE SET THE
(1920t1080 pixels) are cut out.
CLOCK] appears, set the clock again.
• When you order photo studios to print
• When you take a picture before setting
pictures, ask the photo studio if the
the clock, [0:00 0. 0. 0] is recorded.
pictures can be printed with both ends.
• When using the printer with a trimming 5: Colors that were actually not around
feature or other feature which cuts out the subject appear on the picture.
both edges of the pictures, cancel the • On the camera, color shift may appear
feature for printing. The feature by the characteristic of the lens. This is
depends on the printer used. not a malfunction.
• Refer to the operating instructions of
the printer for details.
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Specifications
Digital Camera: Information for your safety
Power Source: DC 3.0 V

Power Consumption: DMC-LZ2: 1.4 W (When recording)
0.7 W (When playing back)
DMC-LZ1: 1.5 W (When recording)
0.7 W (When playing back)
Camera Effective pixels: DMC-LZ2: 5,000,000 pixels
DMC-LZ1: 4,000,000 pixels
Image sensor: 1/2.5q CCD, total pixel number 5,360,000 pixels (DMC-LZ2)/
4,230,000 pixels (DMC-LZ1)
Primary color filter
Lens: Optical 6k zoom, fl6.1 – 36.6 mm (35 mm film camera
equivalent: 37 – 222 mm)/F2.8 – 4.5
Digital zoom: Max. 4k
Focus: Normal/Macro, 5-area-focusing/3-area-focusing/
1-area-focusing/Spot-focusing
Focus range: 1.64 feet (50 cm) (Wide)/3.94 feet (1.2 m) (Tele) – ¶
Macro/Simple: 0.16 feet (5 cm) (Wide)/1.64 feet
(50 cm) (Tele) – ¶
Shutter system: Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter
Burst recording
Burst speed: DMC-LZ2: 3 frames/second (high speed), 2 frames/second
(low speed), Approx. 1.5 frames/second
(unlimited)
DMC-LZ1: 4 frames/second (high speed), 2 frames/second
(low speed), Approx. 1.5 frames/second
(unlimited)
Number of recordable
pictures: DMC-LZ2: Max. 5 frames (Standard), max. 3 frames (Fine),
DMC-LZ1: Max. 7 frames (Standard), max. 4 frames (Fine),
Depends on the remaining capacity of the built-in memory or
the card. (unlimited)
(Performance in burst recording is only with SD Memory Card.
MultiMediaCard performance will be less.)
Motion image recording: 320k240 pixels
(30 or 10 frames/second with audio. The maximum recording
time depends on the capacity of the built-in memory or the
card. Audio recording is available only with DMC-LZ2.)
ISO sensitivity: DMC-LZ2: AUTO/80/100/200/400
DMC-LZ1: AUTO/64/100/200/400
Shutter speed: 8 – 1/2,000th
Motion image mode: 1/30th – 1/2,000th
White balance: AUTO/Daylight/Cloudy/Halogen/White set
Exposure (AE): Program AE
Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2 – i2 EV)
Metering mode: Multiple
LCD monitor: 2.0q TFT LCD (85,000 pixels) (field of view ratio about 100%)
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Flash: Flash range: (ISO AUTO)
Approx. 0.98 feet (30 cm) – 13.8 feet (4.2 m) (Wide)
AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced ON (Forced ON/
Red-eye reduction), Slow sync./Red-eye reduction,
Forced OFF
Microphone: Monaural (DMC-LZ2)
Recording media: Built-in Memory/SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard
Picture size: 2560k1920 pixels (DMC-LZ2), 2304k1728 pixels
(DMC-LZ1), 2048k1536 pixels (DMC-LZ2),
1600k1200 pixels, 1280k960 pixels, 640k480 pixels,
1920k1080 pixels (Still picture)
320k240 pixels (Motion image)
Quality: Fine/Standard
Recording file format
Still Picture: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2
standard)/DPOF corresponding
Picture with audio
(DMC-LZ2): JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2
standard)i640k480 pixels
QuickTime (picture with audio)
Motion images: QuickTime Motion JPEG (Audio recording is available on
DMC-LZ2.)
Interface
Digital: USB 2.0 (Full Speed)
Analog video/audio: NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu),
Audio line output (monaural) (DMC-LZ2)
Terminal
DIGITAL/AV OUT
(DMC-LZ2):
DIGITAL/V.OUT
(DMC-LZ1): Dedicated jack (8 pin)
DC IN: type 1 jack
Dimensions: 3 15/16q (W)k2 1/2q (H)k1 5/16q (D) (100.5 mm (W)k63.5 mm
(H)k32.9 mm (D)) (excluding the projection part)
Weight: Approx. 6.28 oz/178 g
(excluding Memory Card and batteries)
Approx. 7.90 oz/224 g (with batteries)
Operating Temperature: 32oF – 104oF (0oC – 40oC)
Operating Humidity: 10% – 80%
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Digital Camera Accessory System

Accessory# Figure Description
DMW-AC1 AC Adaptor
RP-SDK01GU1A 1 GB SD Memory Card

RP-SDK512U1A 512 MB SD Memory Card
RP-SDH256U1A 256 MB SD Memory Card
RP-SD128BU1A 128 MB SD Memory Card
RP-SD064BPPA 64 MB SD Memory Card
RP-SD032BPPA 32 MB SD Memory Card
SD USB Reader/Writer
BN-SDCAPU/1B (compatible with
MultiMediaCard)
SD PC Card Adaptor
BN-SDABPU/1B (compatible with
MultiMediaCard)
* NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please

consult your local dealer.
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Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

(For USA Customers)
Please photocopy this form when placing an order.

1. Digital Camera Model #
2. Items Ordered
Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price
Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax
Shipping & Handling 6.95
Total Enclosed
3. Method of payment (check one)
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)
VISA Credit Card #
MasterCard Expiration Date
Discover Customer Signature
Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
(Please do not send cash)
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)
Ship To:
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
First Last Phone#:
Day ( )
Street Address
Night ( )
City State Zip
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF

THE FOLLOWING:
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER
OR
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368
[6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME]
OR
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032
In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information on

Accessories.
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Request for Service Notice (For USA Only)
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice.
In the unlikely event this product needs service.
Request for Service Notice: • Please include your proof of purchase.

(Failure to do so will delay your repair.)
(USA Only) • To further speed your repair, please provide
an explanation of what wrong with the unit
and any symptom it is exhibiting.
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:
Panasonic Services Company
1705 N. Randall Road
Elgin, IL. 60123-7847
Attn: Digital Camera Repair
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Limited Warranty (For USA Only)

PANASONIC CONSUMER PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.
ELECTRONICS COMPANY, Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San
DIVISION OF PANASONIC Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,
CORPORATION OF NORTH Puerto Rico 00985
AMERICA
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New
Jersey 07094
Panasonic Digital Still Camera

Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or
workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto
Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the
period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original
purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new
or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or refurbished product. The
decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
PRODUCT OR PART NAME PARTS LABOR

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(EXCEPT ITEMS LISTED 1 (ONE) YEAR 90 (NINETY) DAYS
BELOW)
CCD 6 (SIX) MONTHS 90 (NINETY) DAYS
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
PACK (IN EXCHANGE FOR 90 (NINETY) DAYS NOT APPLICABLE
DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK)
SD MEMORY CARD
(IN EXCHANGE FOR 90 (NINETY) DAYS NOT APPLICABLE
DEFECTIVE SD CARD)
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the
“Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or
mail-in your product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries
are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products
purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is
extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as
is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for
warranty service.
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Carry-In or Mail-In Service
For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call
1-800-272-7033.
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
(787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or

workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic
damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in
shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the
warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect,
mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments,
misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge,
lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office,
restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other
than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is
attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER

“LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE
FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS
WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and
from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory content. The
items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED
WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or

consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so
the exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or
after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the
problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s
Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED

WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
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Customer Services Directory (For USA Only)
For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and
all Customer Service inquiries please contact:
1-800-272-7033, Monday-Friday 8:30am-8pm EST.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport

You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your
nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site.
Accessory Purchases:
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by
visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.pasc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to:
npcparts@us.panasonic.com
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only)
Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(6 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST)
(Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)
Product Repairs
Centralized Factory Servicenter
Panasonic Services Company
MAIL TO : 1705 N. Randall Road,
Elgin, IL 60123-7847
Attention: Digital Camera Repair
Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elgin Centralized Factory
Servicenter.
Customer's in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below (“Service in Puerto Rico”).
Service in Puerto Rico

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.:
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787) 750-4300 Fax (787) 768-2910
As of November 2004
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Index
A F
AC Adaptor ...................................... 86, 88 File Number ............................... 26, 87, 94
Access Indication ................................... 21 Fine ........................................................ 66
AF Mode ................................................ 67 Fireworks Mode ..................................... 60
AF/AE Lock ............................................ 32 Focus ..................................................... 33
Alkaline Batteries ................................... 13 Folder Composition ................................ 87
Audio Dubbing (DMC-LZ2 only) ............. 77 Folder Number ........................... 26, 87, 94
Audio Recording (DMC-LZ2 only) .... 55, 66 Formatting .............................................. 82
Auto Bracket .......................................... 45
Auto Review ........................................... 25 H
Auto White Balance ............................... 63 HDTV ............................................... 65, 84
B Histogram .............................................. 29
Backlight Compensation ........................ 37 I

Batteries ................................................. 13 ISO Sensitivity ....................................... 65
Battery Type .......................................... 25
Brightness of the LCD Monitor ............... 25 J
Bulit-in Flash .......................................... 40
Built-in Memory ...................................... 20 Jitter ....................................................... 33
Burst Mode ............................................ 47 L
C Language setting ................................... 27
Clock Set ......................................... 23, 26 Layout .................................................... 90
Color Effect ............................................ 69 LCD Monitor ..................................... 28, 92
Condensation ........................................... 4 M
Copy ...................................................... 81
Macro Mode ........................................... 54
D Mass Storage ......................................... 85
Date Printing .................................... 74, 91 Motion Image Mode ............................... 55
Deleting Pictures .................................... 52 Motion Rate ........................................... 55
Demonstration Multi Playback ........................................ 50
of the Optical Image Stabilizer ........... 46 N
Digital Zoom ........................................... 68
DPOF Print Setting ................................ 73 Night Portrait Mode ................................ 60
Night Scenery Mode .............................. 59
E Ni-MH Batteries ..................................... 15
Economy Mode ................................ 26, 54 Normal Recording .................................. 31
Exposure ................................................ 34 NO.RESET ............................................ 26
Exposure Compensation ....................... 44 NTSC ..................................................... 26
Number of prints .................................... 89
Number of recordable pictures .............. 22
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O S
Operational sound ................................. 26 Scene Menu ........................................... 27
Optical Image Stabilizer ......................... 46 Scene Mode ........................................... 57
Optical Zoom ......................................... 39 Scenery Mode ........................................59
Oxyride Batteries ................................... 13 SD Slide Show ....................................... 77
Self-timer ............................................... 43
P Setup Menu ........................................... 24
PAL ........................................................ 26 Simple Mode ..........................................35
Paper Size ............................................. 89 Slide Show ............................................. 76
Party Mode ............................................ 61 Slow Shutter ..........................................68
PC .................................................... 85, 86 Snow Mode ............................................61
PictBridge ........................................ 85, 88 Sports Mode ..........................................58
Picture Adjustment ................................. 69 Spot-focusing ......................................... 67
Picture Mode .......................................... 35 Standard ................................................ 66
Picture Size ...................................... 22, 65 Status Indicator .......................... 14, 18, 54
Pictures with Audio (DMC-LZ2 only) ...... 70 T
Playback ................................................ 49
Playback Pictures on TV ........................ 84 Trimming ................................................ 79
Playback Zoom ...................................... 51
Playing Back Motion Images ................. 70 U
Portrait Mode ......................................... 58 USB Connection Cable .............. 85, 86, 88
Power Save ........................................... 25 USB Mode ........................... 26, 85, 86, 88
Protect ................................................... 75
PTP ........................................................ 85 V
Q Video output ..................................... 26, 84
Quality .................................................... 66 W
R White Balance ........................................63
White Balance Fine Adjustment .............64
Recording Guide Line ............................ 29 White Set ............................................... 64
Reset of setting ...................................... 26
Resizing ................................................. 78 Numerics
Review ................................................... 38
Rotate .................................................... 72 1-area-focusing ......................................67
Rotate Display ....................................... 72 3-area-focusing ......................................67
5-area-focusing ......................................67
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Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en español

Ésta es una visión de conjunto que trata
del procedimiento para grabar y reproducir 2 Encienda la cámara para tomar
las imágenes con la cámara. las imágenes.
• Ajuste el reloj.
1 Inserte las baterías. • Seleccione el tipo de batería en uso
en [TIPO BAT.] en el menú de
[CONF.].
2
SCN
SCN 1
OFF ON
• Si no usa la tarjeta (opcional), puede

grabar o reproducir las imágenes en 1 Ajuste el disco del modo a [ ].
la memoria integrada. 2 Pulse el botón del obturador para
tomar las imágenes.
3 Reproduzca las imágenes.

SCN 2
SCN 1
1 Ajuste el disco del modo a [ ].

2 Elija la imagen que quiere ver.
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QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks used under license.
The QuickTime logo is registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,

Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3
C 2005 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
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Model No. DMC-LZ2PP

Before connecting, operating or

For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

Safety • Please note that the actual controls and

FCC Note: (U.S. only) Trade Name: Panasonic

About These Operating Instructions

Compensating the Exposure

1 Modes indicated here allow you to use the functions or

2 Convenient or helpful information for use of the camera is described.

∫ About illustrations in these operating instructions

∫ About illustrations of the cursor button

e.g.: When you press the 4 button REV

Before Use Playback (basic)

Playback (advanced) Others

Names of the Components

4 LCD Monitor (P28, 92)

10 Microphone (DMC-LZ2 only) (P55, 66)

17 Card Door (P19)

18 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] Socket

21 Battery Door (P18)

1 Set the mode dial to [ ].

About the Batteries

A: When oxyride batteries are selected

Ni-MH batteries have a limited life. The

Inserting/Removing the Batteries

1 Slide the battery door to open it.

Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional)

1 Slide the card door to open it.

• Check the direction of the card.

3 1 Close the card door.

About the Built-in Memory/the Card

∫ Card [ ] On this unit, you can use SD Memory

Approximate number of recordable pictures and

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

• When pressing the [MENU] button, the

1 Set date and time.

About the Setup Menu

1 Turn the camera on. SETUP 1/

OFF ON BEEP 3SEC.

5 Select the desired value.

• The menu items depend on the mode BATTERY TYPE

2 Press the [MENU] button. BEEP 3SEC.

About the LCD Monitor

A LCD monitor (LCD)

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pictures with well-designed composition by

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F2.8 1/100 ISO100 AUTO

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Recording pictures (basic)

: Motion image mode (P55)

Recording pictures (basic)

The camera automatically sets the shutter

1 1 Turn the camera on.

When the When the

• A: Press the shutter button halfway to

Recording pictures (basic)

Recording pictures (basic)

Recording pictures (basic)

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